Maintenance Electrician

Dawn Meats; Kildare; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats Kildare is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to support the day-to-day running and upkeep of the production facility in Kildare town. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and is offered on a permanent basis.

You will lead electrical works, troubleshoot, complete work orders, test installations, and ensure compliance with health and safety rules. A recognised electrical apprenticeship and at least 2 years post-apprenticeship experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with a recognised electrical apprenticeship/trade qualification.
• Experience with machines & process equipment, controls & automation.
• Experience in electrical & mechanical installations & maintenance.
• Good communication (written & spoken).
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Flexible with working hours (overtime/on-call).

Responsibilities

• Managing full electrical works and troubleshooting of site and equipment.
• Carry out work orders promptly while complying with company procedures.
• Upload job details onto handheld field technology device on completion.
• Test, inspect and certificate installations.
• Explain system procedures to site management.
• Develop knowledge of all site electrical equipment.
• Complete all work order paperwork in full.
• Follow health and safety rules and site SOPs.
• Complete training and SOP reviews on compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

Electrical apprenticeship/trade qualification

Job description

Role Summary: Dawn Meats Group is one of Europe's leading beef and lamb processing companies with locations across Ireland, UK, France and continental Europe employing over 12,000 employees. Dawn Meats Kildare currently have a vacancy for a Maintenance Electrician to assist in the day to day running and maintenance of the production facility in Kildare town, Co. Kildare.

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician

Reporting to: Maintenance Manager

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Kildare town, Co. Kildare

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be based at our primary production plant in Kildare town and their duties will include:

• Managing the full electrical works & trouble shooting of the site and equipment.
• Carry out work orders in a timely and safe manner while maintaining adherence & full compliance with company procedures
• Responsibility to upload all job details onto a handheld mobile field technology device on completion.
• The ability to test, inspect and certificate your own installations.
• Responsibility for explaining system procedures to site management
• Develop in-depth working knowledge of all sites electrical equipment
• Complete all work order form & paperwork in full
• Follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the Site.
• To complete training and review of SOPs on compliance

Qualifications: Your role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy Maintenance/Engineering environment.

Ideal Candidate will have or demonstrate:

• Qualified Electrician with a recognised electrical apprenticeship/trade qualification.
• A high level of competency in electrical work / electrical engineering, with a minimum of 2 years post apprenticeship experience.
• Experience of machines & process equipment, controls & automation.
• Experience in electrical & mechanical installations & maintenance.
• Can demonstrate good communication, both written & oral skills, which meet the requirements of the job in full.
• Good mental ability to logically follow a line of thought for problem solving
• Ability to work on their own initiative, with minimum supervision, as well as part of a team.
• Has a flexible approach to working hours (overtime and on call).