Overview
Electrical Artificer (Electrical/Electronic Technician) role at Cpl. The Irish Defence Forces are recruiting qualified Electricians to join the Naval Service as Direct Entry Electrical Artificers.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and repair onboard electrical systems, including power generation, distribution, and automated control systems.
* Perform preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and participate in emergency response operations.
Requirements
* Citizenship: Irish citizen or EU citizen
* Character & Fitness: Must meet medical, physical, and security clearance standards
* Age: 18–39 years on the date of application
* Qualifications (or national equivalent):
o HETAC Level 7 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics & Instrumentation, or Marine Electrotechnology
o QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft in Electrical, Electrical Instrumentation, or Instrumentation
Recruitment Process
Includes a fitness test, competency-based interview, medical exam, and Garda vetting
Location
All assessments conducted at the Naval Base, Haulbowline Island, Cork
Salary & Benefits
* Basic salary: €49,543 with annual increments
* Naval Service Allowance: €20,570 (tax-free)
* Additional allowances for overseas service starting at €15,000
* Private healthcare, dental, physiotherapy and mental health support
* Pension scheme, family leave, subsidised housing and meals
* Free gyms, training, and sports programmes
* Uniforms and protective gear provided
* Extra allowances for patrols, duties, and specialist skills
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting
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