Hatchery Electrician - Emyvale, Co. Monaghan - €25.00 per hour + Accommodation Assistance

Hatchery Electrician - Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

Hourly pay €25.00 plus accommodation assistance. Work Monday to Friday 08 00 with a 24 hour on call rota (1 week every 3).

The Job

Join the engineering team as a Hatchery Electrician in a modern, high spec facility. Key tasks include maintaining animal welfare, protecting egg integrity and ensuring biosecurity compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical control systems, wiring, lighting and associated equipment across the hatchery.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance to minimise operational downtime.
• Inspect, test and maintain transformers, circuit breakers, motors, control panels and other electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults using appropriate testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Repair and replace electrical wiring, fixtures and components in line with manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
• Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance on electrical systems and circuit breakers.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of hatchery equipment including incubators, hatchers, climate control systems, ventilation equipment and alarm/monitoring systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to maximise equipment reliability and hatchery performance.
• Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise egg quality, animal welfare, temperature control or biosecurity standards.
• Follow all site biosecurity, health & safety and environmental procedures at all times.
• Complete maintenance records, work orders, permits and associated documentation accurately.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, production, quality assurance and management teams.
• Assist with general maintenance and repair work on process machinery as required.
• Participate in a 24 hour on call rota (1 week in every 3) and respond to operational issues when required.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification (Electrical Trade, Electrical Engineering Technician or equivalent) with previous experience in electrical maintenance.
• Strong fault finding and troubleshooting skills with ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
• Experience working within industrial, manufacturing, food processing, agricultural or production environments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of automated control systems, motors, sensors and PLC controlled equipment would be advantageous.
• Experience within highly regulated environments where hygiene, safety and biosecurity are critical is beneficial.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance systems and CMMS software is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload effectively and respond to reactive issues under pressure.
• Flexible approach to work with full participation in an on call rota requirement.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must reside within a 20 minute radius of the hatchery due to on call requirements (relocation support may be available).

Additional Requirements

• All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

The Package

• Hourly pay €25.00 per hour (DOE).
• Structured on call allowance opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in hatchery and poultry production systems.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Accommodation assistance available for the right candidate.

Please email your CV to Conor Atay, Recruitment Delivery Consultant, .