Job Title: Hatchery Electrician
Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Emyvale, Co. Monaghan
Role Purpose
To provide electrical maintenance and support within a live hatchery environment, ensuring all electrical systems, incubators, and process machinery operate safely, reliably, and in a manner that protects egg integrity, animal welfare, and biosecurity standards. The role requires a strong willingness to develop detailed knowledge of hatchery equipment and an understanding of the critical nature of egg handling and protection.
Working Hours
Full-time, permanent
0800-1600 Monday to Friday
24hr callout rotation every 1 in 3 weeks
Key Accountabilities
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems across the hatchery and associated facilities.
- Read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance to minimise downtime in a 24/7 production environment.
- Inspect, test, and maintain transformers, circuit breakers, control panels, and other electrical components.
- Troubleshoot electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic and testing equipment.
- Repair and replace electrical wiring, fixtures, and components in line with manufacturer and safety standards.
- Perform circuit breaker corrective and preventative maintenance.
- Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of hatchery machinery, including incubators, hatchers, climate control, ventilation, and alarm systems.
- Maintain awareness of the critical nature of eggs and live production, ensuring all work is carried out carefully to avoid contamination, damage, temperature disruption, or unnecessary disturbance.
- Work in compliance with National Electrical Code standards and all relevant health, safety, and biosecurity procedures.
- Support routine preventative maintenance programmes to ensure optimal machine performance and egg protection.
- Complete maintenance records, permits, and relevant documentation accurately and on time.
- Carry out general repair work to process machinery as required.
- Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to support hatchery performance.
- Undertake other reasonable duties as assigned in support of the site.
Requirements
- Recognised electrical qualification and previous electrical maintenance experience is essential.
- Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, food, or agricultural environment is desirable.
- Willingness to learn and develop detailed knowledge of specialised hatchery equipment and processes.
- Good manual dexterity and fault-finding ability.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the operational needs of the business, including call-outs.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently and prioritise effectively.
- Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
Due to the nature of the role, candidate must reside within a 20minute radius of the hatchery.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their suitability for the role in the below contact form or to hr@silverhillduck.com.
