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Job Specification: Electrical / Mechanical Technician

• Company: Colin Barry Electrical & Dairy Services Ltd.
• Location: Kyle, Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny (R95 RKV2) with on-site service across Kilkenny, Waterford, and Tipperary
• Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Industry: Agricultural / Dairy Technology & Electrical Contracting

About the Role

Colin Barry Electrical & Dairy Services is looking for a skilled and dependable Electrical/Mechanical Technician / Electrician to join our busy team. You will be responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of complex agricultural and dairy farm machinery—including Dairymaster milking parlours, automatic dipping and flushing (ADF) systems, slurry management systems, automatic scrapers, and well/booster water pumps—as well as general commercial and agricultural electrical works.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation & Commissioning: Install and commission new milking parlours, automated feeding products, water pumps, and control panels on farm sites.
• Maintenance & Repair: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and fix electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation faults in dairy and farm equipment.
• Preventative Maintenance: Carry out planned maintenance schedules to reduce equipment downtime during peak farming seasons.
• Electrical Works: Perform general agricultural, commercial, and domestic electrical installations and upgrades to standard safety codes.
• Customer Support: Provide reliable on-site support and participate in local service/emergency call-out rotations.
• Documentation: Keep clear records of service logs, parts used, and completed works.

Key Requirements

• Qualifications: Qualified Electrician (Phase 6 / Registered Electrical Contractor background) or a strong formal qualification in Mechanical/Agricultural Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Experience:
• Proven hands-on experience in electrical maintenance, industrial/agricultural machinery, or dairy equipment servicing.
• Familiarity with PLC/controls, pneumatics, or milking systems (e.g., Dairymaster, ADF, or similar) is a distinct advantage.
• Driving Licence: Full, clean Irish driving licence.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, physical fitness for site work, and good communication skills when dealing with farm clients.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent position
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• On-site parking at our Kilmoganny base
• Opportunity to work with market-leading dairy technology across the South-East

Pay: €40,400.00-€55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking

Work Location: On the road