Maintenance Electrician

Benefits: Pension scheme, 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

About the Role

An opportunity has risen to join a leading food processing company based in Cork. They are seeking a skilled and motivated Site Maintenance Electrician to join the Engineering Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving electrical systems and equipment across the site, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of production and facility services.

• Carry out preventive and reactive electrical maintenance on all production, packaging, and site services equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults on machinery, control panels, motors, sensors, and automated systems to minimise downtime.
• Perform electrical installations, repairs, and upgrades in line with current regulations and company standards.
• Support ongoing process and equipment improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure equipment operates safely and effectively.
• Assist with maintenance planning, spare parts management, and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, food safety, and electrical safety standards on site.
• Participate in inspections, testing, and certification of electrical systems where required.

• Qualified Electrician with recognised electrical trade certification.
• Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, or food processing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting ability on electrical and automated systems.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, motors, drives, and control systems.
• Good understanding of preventive maintenance systems and electrical best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern.