Davenham Switchgear Limited

Electrician (Industrial)

Davenham Switchgear Limited

6 permits (2026)Clondalkin, D, IEFull-timePosted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

Standard Work Hours: 39 hours per week: 07:30 to 17:30, Monday to Thursday. Optional overtime on Friday with an early close of 13:00. Hours worked above 39 are paid at 1.5x.

Pay: €28.97-€30.45 per hour (€58,751 – €61,752 base before overtime, depending on overtime worked, you could earn in excess of €70,000)

Davenham Switchgear, a Legrand company, are seeking to hire a qualified Electrician to join our industry-leading Electrical teams in Clondalkin & Cherry Orchard. As one of the leading critical power solutions providers to industry, Davenham has strong trusted relationships with a valued and wide-ranging customer base.

Our success has been built on core values such as customer care, excellence in designing and installing solutions, and a constant focus on innovating both our products and processes.

In this role, the successful candidate will be interpreting 3-phase schematic drawings to manufacture switchgear assemblies.

Requirements:

National craft card or an equivalent technical qualification is essential

Practical expertise in electrical fault-finding techniques

Previous experience with Low voltage Switchgear, MCC, Power Factor Correction (PFC), control equipment, or PDC's is a bonus but not a necessity

Key responsibilities / Duties:

Craft top-quality switchgear units for our esteemed clients

Interpret and implement 3 phase schematic and mechanical drawings with precision

Conduct thorough testing of switchgear products, adept at identifying potential faults

Repair and modify electronic automated systems

Ensure maintenance of all company equipment

Occasionally supervise and mentor apprentices, providing on-the-job training

Provide guidance and leadership to General Operatives

Adhere rigorously to health and safety regulations

Person Specifications:

Demonstrates initiative and operates to exacting standards

A critical thinker, adept at problem-solving with efficiency

Proficient in reading and understanding technical drawings

Driven by achieving optimal results

Efficient time management, consistently meeting deadlines

Supportive and capable of mentoring apprentice staff

Thrives in a collaborative team environment

Company Benefits

Competitive Rates

Death in Service Insurance

Company pension scheme

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Overtime Rates - Currently lots of potential to boost your income

Employee Referral Programme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €28.97-€30.45 per hour

Benefits

Bike to work scheme

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Application question(s)

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Experience

Post Qualification Electrician: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

Manual Handling Certificate (preferred)

Safe Pass (preferred)

Level 6 electrical craft card, or equivalent (preferred)

Work authorisation

Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

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Davenham Switchgear Limited
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