Job Description

Lead Electrician – Sligo

Are you an experienced Electrician looking for your next challenge?

We are looking for a Lead Electrician to join a growing engineering and automation company based in Sligo. This is a hands-on role involving electrical installations at customer sites, both in Ireland and internationally.

This is a great opportunity to work on a variety of engineering and automation projects, take responsibility for site installations and travel worldwide as part of an experienced engineering team.

About Our Client

Our client is a locally owned engineering company based in Sligo, specialising in electrical engineering, automation and software solutions across industries including Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Automotive and Medical Devices.

Their work covers everything from electrical installations and control panel builds to PLC programming, bespoke automation systems and machine vision technology.

With a growing pipeline of projects, they are looking to add an experienced Lead Electrician to their team.

What You'll Do

• Lead electrical installation work at customer sites in Ireland and overseas
• Carry out electrical installations, wiring and connections on machinery and automation systems
• Supervise and coordinate electricians and apprentices on site
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Ensure installations are completed safely and to a high standard
• Work closely with project engineers and other members of the team
• Assist with testing, commissioning and fault finding
• Travel internationally as required for customer projects

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified Electrician with strong industrial experience
• Previous experience leading electrical installation work or supervising a team
• A strong commercial background, ideally within industrial, manufacturing or engineering environments
• Experience working with industrial machinery, control panels or automation systems
• Experience working directly with customers on site
• Willingness to travel internationally

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to travel and work on projects worldwide
• Exposure to a variety of industries and automation projects
• Opportunity to develop your experience within a growing engineering company

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