Electrician

Reports To: Electrical Supervisor / Site Manager

Job Summary:

Candidates should have experience in industrial or heavy commercial installations and be able to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, bend, and support conduit systems (including steel trunking, cable tray, basket, and ladder rack systems).
• Pull, terminate, and test electrical and control cabling for LV (Low Voltage) and ELV (Extra-Low Voltage) systems.
• Install electrical equipment such as distribution boards, motor control centres (MCCs), switchgear, and field instruments.
• Interpret electrical schematics, site drawings, and installation specifications accurately.
• Carry out point-to-point testing, continuity checks, insulation resistance testing, and other commissioning support.
• Comply with the ETCI regulations (now under the National Rules for Electrical Installations – I.S. 10101).
• Work in accordance with company safety policies and participate in toolbox talks and site safety inductions.
• Record and update red-line drawings, installation check sheets, and handover documentation.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Fully qualified Electrician or Electrical & instrumentation (National Craft Certificate).
• 3+ years’ experience working on industrial or large-scale commercial electrical installations.
• Strong knowledge of I.S. 10101:2020 (Irish wiring rules).
• Ability to read and work from electrical drawings, cable schedules, and method statements.
• Excellent awareness of health and safety practices on construction sites.

Desirable:

• Experience working on pharmaceutical, data centre, or manufacturing projects.
• Familiarity with instrumentation wiring or hazardous area (ATEX) installations is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Site-based work on active industrial construction projects.
• May involve working in confined spaces, at heights, or in varied weather conditions.