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Electrician – HSE Mid West Older Persons Services – Permanent Vacancies (Thurles & Newcastle West)

Health Service Executive (HSE)·Limerick
Salary
€42,486–€48,853 / year
Contract
Full time
Sector
Public
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About the Role

The HSE Mid West is recruiting for two permanent, wholetime Electrician posts within the Maintenance Department of Older Persons Services. The vacancies are based at Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and St. Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. This campaign is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for HSE Mid West Older Persons, from which current and future, permanent and specified-purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, and repair works across hospital and healthcare facility sites
  • Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on plant, equipment, and building services
  • Ensure all work complies with current electrical safety standards, regulations, and HSE policies
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
  • Respond to emergency call-outs and reactive maintenance requests as required
  • Liaise with the Maintenance Manager and wider maintenance team on scheduling and priorities
  • Travel to other Acute/Older Persons sites within the HSE Mid West region as required
  • Maintain accurate records of work carried out, materials used, and testing/certification as appropriate

Requirements

  • Hold a recognised trade qualification as an Electrician (e.g. National Craft Certificate or equivalent)
  • Have completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship
  • Relevant post-qualification experience, ideally within a healthcare, industrial, or commercial setting
  • Knowledge of current electrical safety standards and regulations
  • Full clean driving licence, given the requirement to travel between sites
  • Eligibility to work in the State

Salary & Benefits

€42,486 – €48,853 per annum (HSE Electrician, Grade 5096 scale, 11-point scale; no long-service increments apply to this grade), based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 June 2026 (DoH Circular 2/2026).

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official listing: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/100324/

Frequently asked

What are the key responsibilities of the Electrician role?
The key responsibilities include carrying out electrical installation, maintenance, and repair works, diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults, ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards, performing planned preventative maintenance, responding to emergency call-outs, liaising with the maintenance team, traveling to other sites as required, and maintaining accurate records of work carried out.
What qualifications are required for the Electrician role?
Applicants must hold a recognised trade qualification as an Electrician (e.g. National Craft Certificate or equivalent) and have completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship. Relevant post-qualification experience, ideally within a healthcare, industrial, or commercial setting, is also required.
Where are the vacancies based?
The vacancies are based at Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and St. Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.
What is the salary range for the Electrician role?
The salary range is €42,486 – €48,853 per annum (HSE Electrician, Grade 5096 scale, 11-point scale; no long-service increments apply to this grade), based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 June 2026 (DoH Circular 2/2026).

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