Site Electrical Technician -Shift Work

About the role

G & W Contracts Ltd is actively recruiting an experienced, fully qualified Site Electrician to join our growing Facilities Management team, supporting the Dublin portfolio of an international Blue Chip company.

This permanent shift position involves planned and reactive electrical maintenance across commercial and critical facilities. You will carry out fault finding, repairs, inspections and minor installations, helping ensure building systems operate safely and reliably.The role includes supporting day-to-day facilities management operations and the delivery of project works, including maintenance, repairs, refurbishment and improvement works, as appropriate to the position.

You will also coordinate specialist contractors and work closely with the client and site teams to plan and deliver maintenance activities. Regular travel between client locations across Dublin is required.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections and reactive repairs across electrical plant, equipment and building systems.
• Diagnose electrical faults and respond to breakdowns and maintenance requests.
• Maintain electrical distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, small power, switchgear and control systems.
• Support minor installations, alterations and local improvement works within your competence and authorisation.
• Assist with building fabric maintenance and mechanical or HVAC activities where trained, competent and authorised.
• Complete work orders through the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), maintaining accurate maintenance records and asset information.
• Plan and coordinate specialist contractors carrying out maintenance, statutory inspections and repairs.
• Check that contractor documentation is current before work begins, including RAMS, competency certificates, insurance, inductions and permits.
• Oversee contractor activities and ensure work follows approved procedures and the agreed scope.
• Obtain and file service reports, test certificates and other completion records, progressing any defects or follow-up actions.
• Participate in daily and weekly site whiteboard meetings, providing updates on maintenance, outstanding works, safety matters and operational priorities.
• Support statutory compliance activities and participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota.

What we are looking for

• Fully qualified electrician with a recognised electrical trade qualification.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good working knowledge of electrical building services and associated systems.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety, RAMS, Permit-to-Work and contractor compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a Facilities Management team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A professional, customer-focused approach and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Flexibility to work a three-shift cycle, travel between Dublin sites and participate in the call-out rota.

Previous electrical maintenance, building services or Facilities Management experience is desirable. Experience with planned and reactive maintenance, HVAC or mechanical systems, CMMS software and specialist contractor coordination would be an advantage.

A full driving licence is preferred because of travel between sites. Suitable candidates without a driving licence will also be considered.

Working hours

This is a permanent, full-time position based on a 40-hour working week, operating across a three-shift cycle.

Flexibility is required to work the applicable shift pattern in line with operational and client requirements. Participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota also forms part of the role.

To apply, please submit your CV through Indeed.

G&W Contracts Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Pay: €69,000.00-€75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person