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Maintenance Electrician

Dawn Meats
Department:Manufacturing
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Waterford
Location:Kilmacthomas, County Waterford, Ireland
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:€45,000 - €55,000
Skills:
ELECTRICAL WORKELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGTROUBLESHOOTINGPREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCEELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONSMECHANICAL INSTALLATIONSCONTROLSAUTOMATIONHEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCEPROBLEM SOLVING
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Job Description

Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician Reporting to: Maintenance Manager Contract type: Permanent Location: Carrolls Cross, Co. Waterford Role Summary: Dawn Meats Group is one of Europe's leading beef and lamb processing companies with locations across Ireland, UK and continental Europe employing over 8,000 employees. Dawn Meats Carrolls Crosscurrently have a vacancy for a Maintenance Electrician to assist in the day to day running and maintenance of the production facility in Carrolls Cross, Co. Waterford ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be based at our primary production plant in Carrolls Cross and their duties will include:

  • Managing the full electrical works & trouble shooting of the site and equipment.
  • Lead the site preventative electrical programme & manage scheduling.
  • 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

QualificationsYour role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy Maintenance/Engineering environment.The ideal Candidate will have or demonstrate:

  • A high level of competency in electrical work / electrical engineering, with a minimum of 3 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
  • Holds a full driving license.
  • Ability to work on their own initiative, with minimum supervision, as well as part of a team.
  • Has a flexible approach to working hours (shift work, overtime and on call).

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