Maintenance Electrician in BT47, Ballynagard, Derry City and Strabane

Our client is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join their team on a full‑time basis in Londonderry. As a Maintenance Electrician, you’ll play a key role in keeping the site powered, safe, and running smoothly. From fault finding and fixing breakdowns to carrying out planned maintenance and inspections, no two days will be the same. You’ll ensure all electrical systems and documentation remain accurate and fully compliant, while taking ownership of repairs and maintenance across a wide range of plant and equipment.

The Successful Applicant

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or City & Guilds Level 3 Electro Technical Technology or Level 3 NVQ Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Hold City & Guilds 18th edition Wiring Regulations or hold a previous edition and willing to update.
• Minimum of three years’ experience of completing electrical repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to carry out electrical repair job assessments (inspections), identifying the repair to be completed and materials required to complete the repair task.
• Capable of working at height from scaffold platforms, ladders, mechanical equipment, in confined spaces, and both on and offshore.
• Proficient IT skills to include experience using MS Office including email systems.
• Full current driving licence or access to a form of transport to enable the post holder to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Desirable

• Experience of maintenance and repair of mobile harbour cranes.
• Familiarity with marine electrical systems, ideally gained through hands‑on work or similar marine environments.
• Experience operating industrial machinery, e.g. forklift truck, telehandler, MEWP.
• Experience using asset management or maintenance software systems.
• Skilled across electrical, mechanical & hydraulic systems.

Job Description

• Responsible for ensuring site electrical systems are compliant as per regulatory standards and relevant codes, and documentation (to include drawings) is accurate and up to date.
• Committed to continuous improvement and identifying and implementing improved systems of work.
• Identify actual and potential electrical safety issues to ensure safety standards are maintained and equipment down time / repair costs are kept to a minimum.
• Prioritise, schedule and conduct planned maintenance tasks on all services, systems, cranes and equipment within the Port, coordinating with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and service contractors where required.
• Troubleshoot and maintain various electrical systems and equipment within the Port, including heavy plant and marine electrical systems.
• Install, relocate and/or disassemble machinery.
• Carry out minor electrical installations, for example lighting circuits.
• Work collaboratively with electrical contractors as required.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to electrical apprentices, providing on‑the‑job training, technical guidance and safety instruction.
• Manage and maintain tools, materials and company vehicles as required to support maintenance activities, including the procurement of parts and equipment to complete repairs.
• Complete and retain necessary documents ensuring a logical records system is maintained and updated.
• Provide assistance to other members of the engineering team which will involve working with hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems.
• Provide emergency electrical breakdown coverage on harbour vessels.
• Provide out of hours and weekend engineering cover as a member of the engineering team as directed.
• Log and resolve fault records within asset management software system to ensure comprehensive maintenance tracking and defect resolution.
• Undertake electrical building maintenance, waste‑water system repairs and general electrical tasks as required.

Health & Safety, Risk and Compliance

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Remuneration Package on Offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits such as: 33 days paid holiday including bank and public holidays, increasing to 38 with service.
• Generous contributory pension scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly benefits.
• On site free car parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme Benefits Platform – access to retail discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Subsidised Gym Membership Annual Flu Clinic.
• Health Surveillance.
• Mental Health & Well‑being Champions.