Maintenance Electrician – Animal Feeds

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician
Salary: €55,000 – €60,000
Location: County Roscommon
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business in County Roscommon.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a close-knit maintenance team within a modern production facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant equipment.

The site has been operating successfully for many years, has a strong customer base, and continues to invest in its people and operations. This position offers long-term career stability and the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of a respected manufacturing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of the maintenance team to support daily production operations.
• Carry out maintenance activities with a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Deliver preventative and reactive maintenance to maximise equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete assigned work using the site’s CMMS.
• Install new electrical circuits and containment systems and support commissioning activities.
• Repair, maintain, and replace electrical equipment as required.
• Manage electrical spare parts and inventory.
• Install, maintain, and calibrate industrial instrumentation and associated equipment.
• Perform periodic testing of electrical systems and circuits.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Provide call-out support during equipment breakdowns when required.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• National Craft Certificate (Electrical).
• Mechanical knowledge with experience working on pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of PLC control systems would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Previous experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment (food manufacturing experience desirable but not essential).
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Strong fault-finding, repair, and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing business.
• Supportive team environment.
• Long-term career development and stability.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.