
Electrician (Industrial)
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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