Qualified Domestic/Commercial Electrician

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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:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Qc Number (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Location:

• Cork, County Cork (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road