Electrical Maintenance Technician

Role overview

This position involves supporting the Facilities Management Maintenance Team across several buildings for a commercial client. The post is located in the Sandyford/Leopardstown area and follows a 39-hour weekly rota, scheduled between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on site equipment, including emergency lighting, distribution boards, PAT testing, and lighting control systems.
• Diagnose faults as they occur, and escalate to the appropriate manager or department when a repair cannot be completed on site.
• Take a proactive approach to spotting maintenance issues and resolving them to keep equipment running efficiently.
• Work with the client CAFM system, updating tasks promptly so they can be completed and closed out; full training will be provided.
• Support subcontractors when required.
• Help with queries related to quotations and purchasing.
• Use the CAFM software to maintain clear and accurate records; training on the system will be provided.
• Identify and source spare parts and, where relevant, supplier pricing to help keep systems operational.
• Follow all legal and site requirements relating to health and safety, environmental standards, and quality.
• Support safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement objectives.
• Carry out ad hoc repairs and project work when needed.
• Complete assigned training promptly and remain open to continuing professional development requirements.
• Learn the relevant site systems needed to perform the role safely and effectively.
• Adapt flexibly to changing site, client, and business needs.
• Represent the company professionally and maintain a neat appearance.
• Wear issued uniforms appropriately in an office environment.
• Keep company tools and plant in safe condition, and report any defects to a supervisor.
• Be prepared to handle non-electrical tasks when necessary to support team goals.
• Use personal protective equipment correctly and report any defects or additional PPE needs.
• Carry out any other duties required to support business efficiency.

Required qualifications and experience

• Must be a qualified electrician.
• At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a comparable role and environment.

Advantageous qualifications

• SOLAS Safe Pass.
• Qualified Certifier (QC) or C&G verification certificate.
• Health and safety qualifications such as IOSH, or documented H&S training.
• FETAC Level 6 Emergency Lighting Commissioner's certificate.
• RGII registration or equivalent qualification.
• QQI FGAS certificate(s).
• C&G Portable Appliance Tester certificate.
• High-voltage/medium-voltage experience or credentials such as a C&G HV AP Certificate.
• ECDL or other basic IT qualifications, such as Microsoft certifications.
• Additional engineering qualifications at QQI Level 6, 7, 8, or 9; equivalent non-Irish qualifications aligned to the Bologna framework will also be accepted.
• Relevant non-engineering or health and safety qualifications recognised by QQI, or supporting experience.
• A full clean driving licence, as travel to other sites within the contract may be needed.

Work schedule

The role is based on a 39-hour week with shifts rostered between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday.

Additional information

The employer has noted that training will be provided for the client CAFM system and related record-keeping processes. The successful candidate should be comfortable taking on evolving site requirements, maintaining professional standards, and contributing to a safe and efficient working environment.