Electrical Technician (Shift)

Job Description

What you will do

We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Traffic Technician / Electrician to join our Dublin field operations team.

This is a hands-on, shift-based role working within a fast-paced operational environment, supporting the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) infrastructure across the road network.

You will play a key role in maintaining safety-critical roadside and motorway technology, responding to faults and reactive call outs, carrying out planned maintenance activities, and supporting the successful delivery of new installations. The role requires a strong electrical background, excellent fault-finding ability, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Working as part of a close-knit operational team, you will help ensure vital transport infrastructure remains safe, operational, and compliant while maintaining high standards of workmanship, customer service, and safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installing and maintaining ITS equipment to a high standard
• Completing planned maintenance activities, inspections, and electrical testing
• Responding to fault reports and reactive call outs within contractual KPI timescales
• Diagnosing and resolving faults across roadside and ITS infrastructure
• Supporting the installation and commissioning of new project works
• Ensuring all fault records and maintenance data are accurately recorded within management systems
• Providing technical support and guidance to customers, trainees, and apprentices
• Liaising professionally with customers, managers, and operational teams
• Completing project paperwork, timesheets, and associated documentation accurately and on time
• Ensuring company vehicles, tools, equipment, and PPE are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition
• Following all company Quality, Health & Safety, Security and Environmental procedures at all times
• Supporting the development of apprentices and junior team members

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Work outdoors on live roadside and motorway infrastructure
• Carry out electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repair activities
• Attend reactive call outs and emergency faults within agreed response times
• Work safely at heights and within live traffic environments
• Support installation and commissioning activities on new ITS infrastructure
• Ensure RAMS and safe working practices are followed at all times
• Work collaboratively with technicians, engineers, and operational teams
• Assist in achieving maintenance KPIs and operational targets
• Attend training courses and toolbox talks to support ongoing professional development

What we offer

As well as providing a competitive salary and benefits package, SWARCO actively runs employee opinion surveys as part of our drive to provide a comfortable and supportive working environment.

We are committed to supporting the ongoing development of our employees and creating long-term career opportunities within the business.

You will also receive:

• Competitive salary of €53,000 - €58,000
• 20% shift allowance
• Structured training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a specialist ITS and transport technology environment
• Supportive team culture and collaborative working environment
• Company PPE, tools, and equipment
• Career progression opportunities within SWARCO

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Thursday: 17:30 – 02:00
• Friday: 17:30 – 01:00

Qualifications

What we are looking for

Essential:

• Department of Education Leaving Certificate
• National Craft Certificate (Electrical) and/or equivalent qualification
• Full driving licence
• Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work at heights and within live roadside environments
• Flexible approach to shift work, standby, and callout rotas
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to safe working practices
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Adaptable approach with willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• SOLAS Safe Pass

Desirable:

• Experience in a similar role or within the traffic industry
• Understanding of ITS equipment installation and associated theory
• Electrical / Electronic Engineering background
• Experience within electrical engineering, controls, instrumentation, or communications systems
• Experience working on roadside infrastructure and associated Health & Safety procedures
• IT skills and understanding of IP network configuration
• Full C driving licence
• CSCS Signing, Lighting & Guarding at Roadworks
• CSCS Location of Underground Services

Additional Information

Interested?

Please apply by clicking on the apply button.

Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before any advertised closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Applications received after the closing date will not be processed.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in Ireland, therefore successful candidates must have the right to work in Ireland by the start of their employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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