Industrial Electricians.

Red Chair Recruitment is currently seeking qualified and experienced Industrial Electricians to join our clients’ team in County Kerry. Working as part of the Irish Water Panel Inspection Framework, the successful candidates will be responsible for the inspection, testing, maintenance, fault finding, and minor upgrading of electrical panels and associated systems across Irish Water facilities.

This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to work on a long-term utilities framework, carrying out varied electrical work across water and wastewater infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and scheduled inspections of electrical panels and associated equipment in accordance with Irish Water standards and project requirements.
• Conduct electrical testing, fault finding, diagnostics, and minor repairs on control panels, MCCs, instrumentation systems, and associated equipment.
• Identify electrical faults and implement appropriate remedial actions where required.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant electrical, health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and safe working procedures.
• Complete detailed and accurate inspection reports, service records, and other required documentation following each site visit.
• Liaise with site managers, Irish Water representatives, and internal teams to coordinate site access, inspections, maintenance, and remedial works.
• Assist with commissioning and decommissioning activities as required.
• Identify potential issues and make recommendations for repairs, maintenance, or minor upgrades.
• Maintain all tools, testing equipment, vehicles, and PPE in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Travel to various sites as required to complete inspections and electrical works.

Requirements

• Fully qualified Electrician with valid Safe Electric registration.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with industrial or utility electrical systems.
• Previous experience within water or wastewater treatment facilities would be highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, control systems, MCCs, instrumentation, and electrical panel layouts.
• Experience with electrical testing, fault finding, and diagnostics.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Salary & Benefits

Trade salary rates apply, together with an attractive benefits package including:

• Daily allowance
• Travel allowance
• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Additional company perks and benefits
• Permanent employment

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Electrician with industrial or utilities experience to join an established team and work on a long-term national infrastructure framework.

How to Apply

For further information or to apply, please email your CV directly to [email protected].