Industrial Electrical Technician – Job Description
We are looking for an Industrial Electrical Technician to support the day-to-day electrical running of plant and equipment.
This role involves working alongside the fitter/welder and diesel mechanic, keeping all electrical systems safe, reliable, and operating properly.
You must be confident with industrial controls, fault-finding, and hands-on work.
Strong real-world industrial experience is more important than paperwork.
Main Responsibilities
Carry out electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work across all plant and machinery.
Change motors, align shafts, terminate cables, and commission replacements.
Build and wire electrical panels, including layout, mounting, trunking, and control wiring.
Diagnose faults on motors, panels, cables, sensors, and control systems.
Work with PLCs, soft starts, contactors, overloads, relays, and safety circuits.
Maintain and troubleshoot VFD drives (setup, parameter changes, and fault resets).
Assist the mechanic and welder during breakdowns, repairs, and upgrades.
Support daily plant operations by keeping electrical systems running safely.
Carry out preventative electrical maintenance and electrical safety checks.
Manage small electrical projects and upgrades (lighting, cable runs, panel upgrades).
Ensure all work meets electrical safety and compliance requirements.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Requirements
Strong experience as an industrial electrician or electrical technician.
Skilled in motor changes, panel wiring, and control systems.
Ability to fault-find and repair electrical issues quickly and safely.
Experience with PLCs, contactors, soft starters, and VFDs.
Good understanding of industrial motors, sensors, and control wiring.
Ability to work independently and make decisions during breakdowns.
Safety-focused, reliable, and able to work as part of a small team.
Optional but Beneficial
Experience with heavy plant or recycling machinery.
Ability to assist with basic mechanical repairs when needed.
Knowledge of hydraulics or basic PLC programming.
Experience retrofitting older machines or upgrading electrical systems.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: From €45,****** per year
Work Location: In person