Job title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Meath
Job published: 30-07-2025
Job ID: 88481
Contact name: Matthew Bell
Contact email: matthew.bell@huntersavage.com

Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Description
We are hiring for our client, a well-known and highly respected local employer in the Ashbourne area, who are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This is a Monday to Friday evening role with no night shifts, offering stability, strong earning potential through overtime, and the opportunity to join a forward-thinking and supportive engineering environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  1. Competitive base salary of €54,000 with additional overtime available
  2. Monday – Friday evening shift (no nights)
  3. Established, local employer of choice with excellent reputation and long-term career prospects

The Role:
• Carry out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the production site
• Diagnose and repair faults on electrical systems, including motors, sensors, control panels, and PLCs
• Ensure minimal downtime and improved reliability of manufacturing equipment
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to support process improvements and equipment upgrades
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities in line with compliance and quality standards
• Adhere to health and safety procedures at all times

The Person:
• Recognised electrical trade qualification or equivalent
• Proven experience in an electrical maintenance role within a production or manufacturing setting
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team
• Knowledge of PLCs and automation systems is an advantage

The Reward:
• Annual pay of  €54,000 + overtime
• Permanent, full-time position offering upskilling & career progression
• Supportive team and pleasant working environment
• Strong pension scheme, holidays, and medical benefits available

Next Steps
For further information, and to apply for this Electrical Maintenance Engineer job, please contact Matthew Bell. Visit our website for a full list of job opportunities across Engineering & Operations.

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