Maintenance Electrician

Morgan McKinley; Cavan; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for a manufacturing site in County Cavan. This full-time role focuses on reliability and continuous improvement, working across plant machinery and critical production lines.

You will perform routine electrical maintenance, diagnose faults, and contribute to planned maintenance schedules while adhering to safety standards and site procedures. A trade-qualified electrician is required, with strong fault-finding skills.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Electrician (SOLAS / National Craft Certificate or equivalent).
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, industrial, or FMCG environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Excellent communication and proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant machinery and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to pre-determined guidelines.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and facility electrical services.
• Ensure all work complies with site Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Preventive maintenance

Health & safety

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician (Manufacturing)

Location: County Cavan

Type: Full-Time / Permanent (Shift)

We are partnering with a leading manufacturing client in Cavan to recruit an experienced Trade-Qualified Electrician. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated electrical professional looking to join a dynamic production environment and contribute to ongoing plant reliability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine electrical and mechanical maintenance across plant machinery and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and swiftly resolve electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to pre-determined guidelines.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and facility electrical services.
• Ensure all work complies strictly with site Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Requirements

• Trade-Qualified Electrician (SOLAS / National Craft Certificate or recognized equivalent).
• Previous hands-on experience working in a high-volume manufacturing, industrial, or FMCG environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.