Duties & Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair wiring, containment, distribution boards, protective devices, lighting, and controls in domestic and commercial settings.
- Diagnose faults quickly and implement safe, lasting fixes to minimise downtime.
- Perform routine inspections, testing, and preventative maintenance to Safe Electric standards, with clear documentation.
- Deliver high-quality handovers: certification, test results, as-builts, and O&M packs.
- Plan and execute upgrades, retrofits, and energy-efficiency improvements.
- Ensure strict compliance with H&S procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
- Coordinate with site managers, GCs, and other trades to keep programmes on track.
- Maintain accurate records: materials, time, variations, and completed installations.
- Provide clear, courteous client communication and excellent service.
- Stay current on wiring regulations and relevant technologies.
- Mentor apprentices/junior electricians and support continuous improvement of our processes.
- Requirements
- Recognised electrical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, FETAC Level 6, or equivalent) and valid QC number.
- Strong experience across residential and commercial projects.
- Confident with lighting, power distribution, containment, and control systems.
- Proven delivery of installations, maintenance, testing, and repairs to a high standard.
- Skilled with test instrumentation and tools (e.g., multimeters, circuit testers, hand tools).
- Ability to read/interpret drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Excellent fault-finding, attention to detail, and safety-first mindset.
- Clear verbal and written communication with clients and colleagues.
- Organised, reliable, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Team player who collaborates effectively with other trades.
- Physically fit for site work (heights, confined spaces, lifting as required).
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tech, tools, and methods.Why Join Us
- Competitive salary (€56,284–€62,400) + bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- Company van
- Bike-to-Work scheme
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
- Be part of a small, supportive team where your ideas matter
- Help shape the growth of a business that values quality, teamwork, and innovation
We’re a well-established, friendly electrical contracting company based in Cork. As we grow, we’re hiring a Lead Electrician to take ownership of hands-on installations, commissioning, and maintenance across residential and commercial projects. If you love solving complex electrical challenges, delivering high-quality work, and mentoring others, this role is for you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €56,284.00-€62,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Please describe your experience in the Irish industry since you have qualified?
Experience:
- Qualified: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
Location:
- Cork, County Cork (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
