Electrician

Electrician (Craft Worker)

Permanent, Full time

Applications are invited for the above post from suitably qualified persons

The purpose of the post is to provide Electrical back up to ensure front line service is maintained in the National Rehabilitation Hospital to a quality standard.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the post holder will undertake electrical repairs and planned installations and maintenance.

The post holder shall work as part of a team within the Technical Services Department.

The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess:

1.Qualifications

The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess:

• Possess a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 6 (or higher) Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrical (or equivalent qualification).

Or

• Under the European recognition of professional qualifications directive (2005/36/EC), if you hold professional qualifications from outside the Republic of Ireland, you must have them recognized before you can apply to work as an electrician in the country and to register with safe electric.

To have your qualifications recognized, you must complete the application form detailing your qualifications and experience. A panel of experts review the application and decide if you can apply to register. This applies to eligible persons holding recognized qualifications from a European economic area (EEA) member state. Applicants from non-EEA countries may take longer. The link below is for the application form.

- https://www.cru.ie/professional/safety/electrical-recognition-process-application-form/

- https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.qqi.ie/&ved=2ahUKEwijoPvFvuOVAxVLUEEAHfrmLeAQy_kOegoIAggACAAIFxAC&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw35Brnt0wsnUtnKujGcQqEm&ust=1784713640817000

Or

• Possess the National Craft Certificate issued by FETAC

Or

• Possess the Senior Trade Certificate issued by the Department of Education.

And

• Candidates must have the requisite technical knowledge and ability to discharge the functions of the office.
• At least 3 years’ experience in electrical maintenance in a hospital or large institutional complex
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Administrative experience and organising abilities
• Knowledge of Computer Keyboards Skills
• Experience in working with MV or LV switchgear and within the relevant switch rooms.

This is a permanent full-time vacancy with the Technical Services Department. Salary for this post is aligned with Electrician pay-scale.

Applicants for the above post should submit their Curriculum Vitae and letter of application via Rezoomo no later than 05pm on Sunday, 11th October 2026.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for Shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.