Industrial Electrician

Posted 14 August 2025
LocationCarlow
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering
Reference11748

Job description

Job Specification:
What you need to know
Matrix Recruitment are seeking to recruit a Qualified Industrial Electrician for our client, a well-established company, based in the Carlow area.


This is a Permanent Role.

Your new job
Key duties & responsibilities:
  • Perform electrical maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on industrial equipment and machinery.
  • Work with 3-phase power systems, motors, VSDs (Variable Speed Drives), and industrial control panels.
  • Interpret and work from electrical schematics and technical drawings.
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and increase reliability.
  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and implement effective repairs.
  • Work with PLC systems – programming knowledge is advantageous.
  • Ensure all work is completed to high standards of safety and efficiency.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance records and logs.

What are we looking for?
  • Qualified Electrician with relevant trade certification.
  • 3–5 years’ experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong experience with 3-phase electrical systems, VSDs, motors, and PLC-controlled equipment.
  • Proven ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot effectively.
  • Strong fault-finding skills.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical systems.
  • Experience with both preventive and reactive maintenance practices.
  • Excellent fault-finding skills and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving.
  • Strong commitment to health and safety protocols in an industrial setting.
  • Ideally based in or near the Carlow region.

Apply for this job now by emailing your WORD formatted CV to jonathan@matrixrecruitment.ie or contact him on 087 391 2673

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