Job Description
Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician
Description:
We are hiring for our client – a well-established and growing food manufacturing business – who are seeking to appoint an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician at their modern facility in Portlaoise. This is a permanent role offering a highly competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a clean, high-performing production environment.
The successful Electrical Maintenance Technician will play a key role in ensuring all electrical systems and machinery run efficiently, safely and with minimal downtime. The role involves a combination of planned preventative maintenance and fast-paced fault diagnosis, supporting operational excellence in a busy production setting.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
1. €66,000 base salary
2. Permanent, full-time opportunity with stability and growth potential
3. Work in a high-spec facility with a great culture in Portlaoise
The Role:
• Perform both preventative and reactive maintenance on production and packaging equipment
• Rapid fault finding and diagnostics to minimise unplanned downtime
• Ensure compliance with internal and external health & safety standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and process optimisations
• Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to meet site targets
The Person:
• Fully qualified Electrician – time-served electrical apprenticeship essential
• Hands-on experience maintaining production or industrial machinery – food industry experience preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Good understanding of health, safety, and quality standards
• Flexible and team-oriented approach to working in a fast-paced environment
The Reward:
• €66,000 base salary
• Permanent role with a forward-thinking and supportive employer
• Access to excellent equipment and modern facilities
• Well-structured shift patterns and opportunities for development
• Friendly, inclusive team culture focused on high standards and continuous improvement
Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage
For further information, and to apply for this Electrical Maintenance Technician job, please contact Calum Cowie. Visit our website for a full list of Engineering & Manufacturing opportunities.
As a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep insight into the Engineering & Manufacturing sector, Hunter Savage connects high-calibre professionals with career-defining opportunities. We work in close partnership with candidates and clients to ensure long-term success.
Salary is typically negotiable depending on experience. We reserve the right to enhance shortlisting criteria based on the calibre of response.