Electrician - Maintenance Team

About the role

Nua Healthcare, one of Ireland's leading care providers, is looking for an experienced electrician to join its Maintenance Team. You will carry out electrical installations, preventative maintenance, fault finding and repairs across residential and community-based facilities, keeping all electrical systems safe, efficient and compliant with regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on lighting, sockets, switches, circuits, distribution boards and electrical equipment
• Install, replace and modify electrical fittings, accessories and circuits, and inspect and maintain internal and external lighting
• Investigate recurring faults, recommend long-term solutions and respond promptly to urgent failures and safety concerns
• Carry out electrical works for refurbishments, alterations and property improvements, and identify specialist contractor work
• Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting, ensure compliance with Irish electrical standards and support HIQA inspections and audits
• Work to weekly schedules, coordinate site visits and plan materials and equipment in advance
• Record works in the maintenance management system, keep accurate records and provide inspection reports and certificates
• Follow health and safety rules, complete risk assessments, use PPE and work safely in residential settings

Required profile

• Recognised electrical trade qualification (QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft - Electrical or equivalent)
• Completed electrical apprenticeship
• Authorisation for the electrical works undertaken
• Experience in electrical maintenance, fault finding and repairs
• Good knowledge of Irish electrical safety requirements (I.S. 10101) and of inspection, testing and certification
• Full valid driving licence
• Five days over seven, including weekends on a rotating roster, with travel between properties and occasional overnight stays

What we offer

• Company pension, specified illness cover and life assurance/death-in-service
• Paid maternity/paternity leave, education assistance and employee assistance programme
• Bike to work scheme, refer/retain a friend bonus and retailer discounts
• Comprehensive induction and continuous professional development