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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Maintenance Electrician
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Maintenance Electrician
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About this Position
We’re hiring a skilled and safety-driven Electrician to join our team at our chemical manufacturing facility in Dublin. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with experience in automated systems and chemical plant operations, who thrives in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and troubleshooting essential production equipment, supporting consistent operations and continuous improvement.
What you´ll do
- Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across a range of production systems in a chemical plant environment.
- Diagnose and repair faults in automation and control systems, ensuring compliance with machinery directive and ATEX standards.
- Contribute to the safe system of work (SSW) processes, ensuring safety remains a top priority.
- Provide technical support for plant infrastructure, including motors, drives, control panels, and safety systems.
- Record and communicate issue resolutions clearly and effectively.
- Collaborate closely with the engineering and production teams to maintain a high standard of operational efficiency and safety.
What makes you a good fit
- You hold a recognised electrical trade qualification and have solid experience working in chemical, pharmaceutical, or other high-hazard industrial environments.
- Strong background in automation, fault finding, and the maintenance of control and safety systems.
- Familiarity with ATEX environments and the handling of hazardous substances is a significant advantage.
- You bring a proactive, safety-first approach to your work and are confident managing task-related risk.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset—you work well as part of a technical team.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Performance bonus / incentives
- Competitive Pension & Life Assurance - Company contributes up to 10% of basic salary
- Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance - VHI
- Flexi-time Policy
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 25078142
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.