Gi Group are delighted to be recruiting for a Maintenance Electrician to join our client in Loughrea Co. Galway.

Our client is an internationally recognised as the global leader in providing geochemical sample preparation, analytical procedures and data management solutions, with its European hub lab based in Loughrea.
They are looking for electricians on both their Day and Evening shift to join their team.

Responsibilities:
• Perform activities in a safe manner that is compliant with EHS and other related policies/procedures
• Notify the Health and Safety Officer / local management of any unsafe equipment or work practice and make safe if appropriate.
• Ensure that activities are performed in a collaborative manner and in accordance with published procedural requirements.
• Complete all required records as per ISO17025.
• Complete maintenance log of all jobs / tasks carried out on a daily / weekly basis.
• Implement safety improvements as directed by the Health and Safety Officer.
• Ensure strong communication between management and projects facilities.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance of plant and machinery as required.
• Ensure maintenance of machinery and plant is completed in a timely fashion.
• Prioritise and complete repairs as requested by supervisors or managers.
• Conduct daily rounds of site inspections (if required) and report and repair any defects.
• Assist the maintenance department in ongoing tasks, under direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist the project facilities team when requested.

Requirements
• Time served Electrician; qualification is preferable, with industrial experience.
• Testing experience and QC number is a bonus.
• Some mechanical repair experience is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all clients & staff, internal and external.
• Experience in maintenance operations is desirable but not essential, as full on-the-job training is provided.

Benefits
• Competitive salary progression with additional premiums for working overtime and for work on evening / night and weekend shifts
• Group Discount and contribution to VHI Health Insurance, after 1 year of service
• Opportunity to join our corporate Pension Scheme with regular contributions from the company, after 1 year of service
• Free onsite parking
• Access to the Company Employee Assistance Program

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