EV Charging Technician

As an EV Charging Technician you install, commission, test, and maintain electric vehicle charging equipment across a range of settings, from domestic driveways and commercial car parks to public charging hubs and motorway service areas. Your daily work involves reading electrical wiring diagrams, connecting charging units to mains supplies, configuring network connectivity, and carrying out fault-finding using instruments such as multimeters and insulation testers. You liaise with electrical engineers, site managers, and network operators to ensure installations meet safety standards and perform reliably. You may also carry out planned preventive maintenance visits and respond to call-outs when chargers go offline or develop faults.

A Leaving Certificate with subjects such as Physics, Mathematics, and Technical Graphics provides a strong foundation for this role. The most common route is through a SOLAS electrical apprenticeship (NFQ Level 6), which combines on-the-job training with off-the-job study at a College of Further Education or Technological University and leads to the title of Craft Person. Alternatively, a QQI Level 5 or 6 PLC award in Electrical Studies or Engineering Technology can open the door to technician-level positions. Once qualified as an electrician, most employers require you to complete manufacturer-specific certification for the charging hardware brands you will be working with, such as those offered by Schneider, ABB, or ChargePoint. Registration with the Register of Electrical Contractors of Ireland (RECI) or ECSSA is typically required for sign-off on domestic and commercial installations.