Job Title: Hatchery Electrician
Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Emyvale, Co. Monaghan
Role Purpose
To provide electrical maintenance and support within a live hatchery environment, ensuring all electrical systems, incubators, and process machinery operate safely, reliably, and in a manner that protects egg integrity, animal welfare, and biosecurity standards. The role requires a strong willingness to develop detailed knowledge of hatchery equipment and an understanding of the critical nature of egg handling and protection.
Key Accountabilities
* Install, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems across the hatchery and associated facilities.
* Read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics, and equipment manuals.
* Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance to minimise downtime in a 24/7 production environment.
* Inspect, test, and maintain transformers, circuit breakers, control panels, and other electrical components.
* Troubleshoot electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic and testing equipment.
* Repair and replace electrical wiring, fixtures, and components in line with manufacturer and safety standards.
* Perform circuit breaker corrective and preventative maintenance.
* Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of hatchery machinery, including incubators, hatchers, climate control, ventilation, and alarm systems.
* Maintain awareness of the critical nature of eggs and live production, ensuring all work is carried out carefully to avoid contamination, damage, temperature disruption, or unnecessary disturbance.
* Work in compliance with National Electrical Code standards and all relevant health, safety, and biosecurity procedures.
* Support routine preventative maintenance programmes to ensure optimal machine performance and egg protection.
* Complete maintenance records, permits, and relevant documentation accurately and on time.
* Carry out general repair work to process machinery as required.
* Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to support hatchery performance.
* Undertake other reasonable duties as assigned in support of the site.
Requirements
* Recognised electrical qualification and previous electrical maintenance experience is essential.
* Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, food, or agricultural environment is desirable.
* Willingness to learn and develop detailed knowledge of specialised hatchery equipment and processes.
* Good manual dexterity and fault-finding ability.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the operational needs of the business, including call-outs.
* Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently and prioritise effectively.
* Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Work Location: In person