About Our Company 

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of utilities.  Headquartered in Dublin, we directly employ over 1,000 experienced and dedicated colleagues across the Group.  As an industry leader, we work with some of the world’s largest multinational companies and our common purpose is delivering ambitious, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, building client partnerships that bear testament to the standards we uphold.​

Our people are the foundation of our continued growth across all client sectors. We invest in our people and have a philosophy of continuous professional development.  This investment has produced an innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry.  Our approach to everything we do is underpinned by our Values:

Safe

Trust

Respect

Challenge

Deliver

This is an exciting time for Designer Group, with the fruits of our Engineering Our Future Strategy 2025 reflected in our substantial pipeline of work in Ireland, Europe, Africa and South America.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. 
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. 
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. 
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. 
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. 
• Maintain current electrician’s license or identification card to meet governmental regulations. 
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes. 
• Prepare sketches to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. 
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps. 
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors. 
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. 
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. 
• Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes. 
• Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets. 

Your Education & Experience Requirements

• National Craft Card.
• Up to date Safe Pass and Manual Handling Certifications.
• Commercial / Industrial/ Pharma / Data Centre experience. 
• Strong Health & Safety awareness and implementation.
• Excellent team player with a can-do attitude and committed to getting the job done, on time, safely and to a high standard.
• Mentor and coach apprentices when required. 

Person Specification

• ​Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Be an exceptional team player, interacting with all departments on a daily basis.
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to train and learn new skills.
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail in every aspect of their work.
• Possess an excellent grasp of the English language and grammar.
• ​Be confident and outgoing.
• Be a proactive, self-starter, reliable and able to use own initiative.
• Be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Application Process

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications mentioned above, we would love to hear from you. Our recruitment team will review applications and reach out to qualified candidates for further consideration.

Designer Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.