Field Service Electrician – Tower Cranes
About the role
Join a specialist field service team working on tower cranes nationwide. You'll handle diagnostics, repair and erection/commissioning on active sites. This is pure field service (not factory-based) with significant autonomy, problem-solving, and customer contact. You must be fully comfortable working at height.
Responsibilities:
* Diagnose and repair electrical faults on tower cranes (controls, drives, PLCs, sensors, cabling).
* Perform erection, commissioning, inspections, testing and preventive maintenance.
* Deliver call-outs/breakdowns and planned service within agreed SLAs.
* Read electrical schematics; complete accurate service reports.
* Liaise with site teams and coordinators; escalate issues promptly.
* Work safely: lock-out/tag-out, site rules, PPE; manage van stock and tools.
Requirements:
* Qualified Electrician (Ireland-recognised or equivalent).
* Experience with tower cranes (Liebherr or similar).
* Knowledge of PLCs/VSDs, load/limit systems, and CAN bus.
* Work at Height, Safe Pass/CSCS, and MEWP (or firm commitment to obtain during onboarding).
* Proven field service background (construction plant/cranes/heavy equipment).
* Strong fault-finding and methodical problem-solving under time pressure.
* Good English (spoken/written); full, clean driving licence; flexibility for travel/overtime.
Nice to have
* Experience commissioning/erecting tower cranes; familiarity with OEM diagnostic tools.
* Additional H&S/site tickets (Rigging/Slinging, Manual Handling, First Aid).
Training & development (Germany – OEM)
* OEM tower-crane training in Germany with specialist engineers.
* Blended learning: in-person modules, eLearning/video tutorials, and hands-on practicals.
* Focus on diagnostics, commissioning, safe operation, and maintenance workflows with ongoing OEM resources.
What's on offer
* Very competitive compensation with overtime.
* Company van for field work.
* Approx. €200 per week in subsistence & expenses (guideline; role/travel dependent).
* OEM training in Germany and a clear upskilling pathway.
* Well-financed employer, modern kit, and long-term career potential.
Location:
Field-based across Ireland (travel required)
Type:
Full-time, permanent
Pay:
Very competitive + overtime + OEM training (Germany)