Electrical & PLC Maintenance Technician
Permanent | Full-Time | Salaried, Shift-Based (Days and Nights)
South Dublin
An experienced Electrical & PLC Maintenance Technician is required to support a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical, PLC, and electro-mechanical systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide electrical, PLC, HMI, and mechanical fault-finding support across high-speed production and packaging lines.
* Carry out planned, preventive, and predictive maintenance using a CMMS.
* Install, modify, and maintain electrical and PLC-controlled equipment, including motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and steam systems.
* Diagnose and repair electrical systems, wiring, control panels, and PLC/SCADA interfaces.
* Monitor equipment performance and intervene proactively to minimise downtime.
* Read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC programs, and technical drawings.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives, including maintenance reporting and equipment upgrade recommendations.
* Ensure all work complies with health, safety, quality, and electrical industry standards.
* Participate in an on-call rota as required.
* Support departmental KPIs, cost control, and operational efficiency.
* Communicate effectively with production, engineering, and support teams.
* Contribute to performance reviews, training, and cross-skilling initiatives.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
* Recognised electrical qualification with strong PLC programming and troubleshooting capability.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within a regulated, high-volume manufacturing environment.
* Strong electro-mechanical knowledge with a multi-skilled mindset.
* Proven experience working with AC/DC systems up to three-phase.
* Competent using electrical test equipment and hand/power tools.
* Strong awareness of quality, health, and safety standards.
* Analytical problem-solver with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.