Job DescriptionJob Title: Electrical Maintenance TechnicianDescription: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:€66,000 base salaryPermanent, full-time opportunity with stability and growth potentialWork in a high-spec facility with a great culture in PortlaoiseThe 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 targetsThe 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 environmentThe 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 improvementNext Steps – Why Hunter SavageFor 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.