Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH)
The DDUH is seeking to recruit a Qualified Electrician in the role as Assistant Maintenance Foreperson for the Buildings and Maintenance Department. This is a full-time permanent contract with a dual reporting line to the Facilities Manager and Maintenance Foreperson.
Outline of Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will integrate with a team of 3 maintenance personnel, skilled in the maintenance of dental equipment to ensure the efficient provision preventative maintenance of service delivery.
Main tasks include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring continuous operation of highly serviced Dental Hospital building by carrying out maintenance work as directed by Maintenance Foreperson/Facilities Manager.
- Respond to urgent technical breakdowns or faults.
- Investigate and advise Maintenance Foreperson/Facilities Manager on nature and extent of repairs required.
- Liaise with local area managers/supervisors on all maintenance issues.
- Identify spares/replacement parts required and order from internal stores or external suppliers as necessary.
- Attend weekly Buildings & Maintenance Department meetings.
- Liaise with external contractors & suppliers as directed by Maintenance Foreperson or Facilities Manager.
- Equipment specific training will be provided.
Person Specification
- Good communication skills.
- Have a proactive, results-oriented and solution-focused approach and the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
- Hands on approach.
- Ability to diagnose problems quickly.
- Knowledge of workplace H&S procedures.
- A strong work ethic.
- A background in good maintenance practices and procedures.
- Experience in installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical/electrical services.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications
- Pre-requisite to have an electrical trade background, fully qualified Electrician.
- 10 years post trade experience, ideally coming from a maintenance background with inhouse experience plumbing and other general tasks.
- Supervision and management of staff is required.
- Ideally from a commercial industry background.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 1st of July 2025 at noon
Interviews are expected to take place on Monday, 7th of July 2025. Interested candidates should submit a CV and Cover Letter via Hirehive by clicking this link.
To enquire about a full job description please contact Simion Tita, HR Officer at [email protected] / landline number 01-612 7289.
Informal enquiries can be directed through James Swan, Facilities Manager at email: [email protected] or call on 01-612 7386
Offers are subject to Garda Vetting, references, Safe Pass and Trade Certificate and CPD in various HSEland Training Programmes.
The Dublin Dental Hospital is an equal opportunities employer.
