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About Dairygold
Dairygold is Ireland's largest farmer-owned co-operative. Located in the Golden Vale, it boasts nutrient-rich pastures across Munster's valleys. The society produces quality-assured, naturally sourced raw materials, combining farming tradition with technological expertise to supply the global market with premium cheese and dairy ingredients.
Headquartered in Mitchelstown, Cork, with operations across Ireland, Europe, and worldwide, Dairygold processes 1.48 billion litres of milk annually, with a significant turnover. The society operates through three divisions: food ingredients, agribusiness, and retail, supporting farmers and business growth. Through investments in research, innovation, and state-of-the-art facilities, Dairygold produces high-quality ingredients and emphasizes sustainable farming and dairy nutrition to feed the growing world.
We invite applications for the Maintenance Electrician position, reporting to the Site Maintenance Manager, based in Lombardstown, Mallow, Co. Cork. The role involves maintaining plant operations, minimizing downtime, and ensuring electrical standards are met.
Core responsibilities include:
* Planning, risk assessing, executing, and handing over electrical works;
* Responding to plant downtime and resolving electrical, instrumental, or automation issues swiftly;
* Adhering to Environmental, Health & Safety standards;
* Fault finding and resolving issues on equipment such as milling plants, PLC controls, variable speed drives, weighbridges, compressors, motor switchgear, laboratory equipment, automation systems, boilers, and more;
* Utilizing current and future IT systems to optimize plant reliability;
* Participating in continuous improvement activities like 5S, PSE/RCA, and others.
Candidate requirements:
* Full Electrician Qualification;
* Minimum 5 years industrial experience;
* Availability for shift work and call-outs;
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
* High instrumental competency and experience with automated processes;
* Results-oriented with technical problem-solving skills;
* Positive, resilient attitude.
What Dairygold offers:
* Participation in Our Strategy Our Future 2030 with growth investments;
* Exciting career opportunities, training, and projects;
* Competitive wages and annual bonus;
* Company pension scheme with contributions;
* Healthcare contributions, sick pay, employee assistance, paid family leave;
* Culture of fun, innovation, and continuous improvement;
* Safety initiatives and employee awards.
Dairygold values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can be themselves. We provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
Skills: maintenance, PLC, ICM, milling, boilers, gears, AMIS
Benefits: free parking, competitive pay, pension scheme, employee discounts
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Specialty Trade Contractors
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