Electrician - Derry/Donegal

Location: Vacancies in Derry and Donegal
Salary: €19.50-€21.00 per hour / £19.76 - £21.05 per hour + Bonus
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am-2:30pm

Job Overview

Staffline Recruitment Ireland is recruiting Qualified Electricians on behalf of Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, at its expanding manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Industrial Electrician, Maintenance Electrician or Electrical Assembly Technician seeking a permanent position with competitive pay, excellent benefits and long-term career progression.

The successful candidate will be responsible for electrical wiring, assembly, installation and testing of low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) switchgear and control panels within a busy manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Bonus scheme and overtime opportunities
• 35 days' holiday
• Job security
• Training and progression opportunities
• Company pension and life assurance
• Social club, gym incentives and cycle-to-work scheme
• Early finish every Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical wiring and mechanical assembly of LV/MV switchgear and control panels.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings and production schedules.
• Complete panel building, electrical installation and electro-mechanical assembly.
• Perform current injection testing, quality inspections and electrical checks.
• Undertake electrical and mechanical maintenance, modifications and repairs.
• Conduct thermal imaging inspections and prepare reports.
• Identify, troubleshoot and report defective electrical components.
• Support electrical installation and maintenance activities at customer sites when required.
• Ensure all work meets company quality, health and safety standards.

Essential Requirements

• City & Guilds electrical qualification or equivalent.
• Completed electrical/engineering apprenticeship with AM2 or equivalent certification.
• 17th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Previous experience in electrical switchgear manufacturing, panel wiring or a similar industrial environment.
• Experience in field service, electrical installation or onsite maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

Desirable Skills

• Mechanical assembly or maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Experience using electrical hand tools and applying correct torquing techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Vertiv?

Vertiv offers a stable working environment, competitive remuneration and opportunities to develop your electrical engineering skills within a specialist manufacturing sector.

Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch.