Electrical Engineering Technician
�� Location: Naas, Co. Kildare
�� Salary: €45,000 – €48,000 (depending on experience) + 10% shift allowance (for evening shift)
⏰ Hours: Weekly rotation – Days (06:00–14:30) / Evenings (14:30–23:30)

Qualifications & Experience

• Primary requirement: A relevant third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or be a time-served Electrician.

• Mechanical qualification/experience is an advantage but not essential.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a maintenance role (planned & reactive).

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Experience with motor control systems, process temperature controls, pneumatics, and PLC/PC control systems.

• Computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) experience desirable.

• Knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental legislation and Food Safety standards (BRC/ISO).

• Flexible, adaptable, and strong team player with ability to work on own initiative.

Our client, a leading provider in the food production sector, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to join their team in Naas, Co. Kildare. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a multi-disciplined maintenance team within a dynamic and growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide both reactive and planned maintenance support across the site.

• Carry out installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and diagnostics of plant and equipment.

• Execute preventive maintenance programs and support continuous improvement.

• Troubleshoot using PLC programs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, General Electric, Schneider Electric).

• Provide technical support for plant facilities, including compressed air and refrigeration.

• Support environmental, health & safety, and quality activities.

• Assist with risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety standards (e.g., LOTO).

• Oversee contractors and provide general maintenance support across process, HVAC, refrigeration, and packaging equipment.

• Analyse downtime and implement effective strategies to improve uptime.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Electrical Engineering Technician position and similar opportunities contact: Alan 056-7786631 / 0858072559 or Alan@optimizerecruitment.ie

Alan is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-14277.

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