Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Team Lead
Start Your Career as a Maintenance Fitter
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Maintenance Fitter to join our Maintenance team. This is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn while completing a nationally recognised apprenticeship leading to a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft in Maintenance Fitting.
As an apprentice, you will receive structured on-the-job training alongside experienced maintenance fitters and attend the required off-the-job training phases. Throughout the four-year programme, you will develop the practical skills, technical knowledge and experience needed to become a fully qualified Maintenance Fitter.
What the Apprenticeship Offers
- Four-year structured apprenticeship combining on-the-job training with off-the-job learning.
- Paid employment throughout the apprenticeship.
- Formal contract of employment.
- Mentoring and support from experienced maintenance professionals.
- Experience working in a modern manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to a wide range of production equipment and maintenance systems.
- Ongoing performance reviews and personal development planning.
- Nationally recognised QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft qualification on successful completion.
What You’ll Learn
Working under the guidance of experienced maintenance fitters, you will:
- Assist in the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of production machinery and plant equipment.
- Learn to dismantle, repair, manufacture and install mechanical components.
- Under supervision, gain experience working with steam, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Assist in maintaining conveyors, pumps, valves, mixers, elevators, packaging equipment and other production machinery.
- Develop fabrication skills using equipment such as press brakes, guillotines, grinders and welding equipment.
- Learn to diagnose mechanical faults and carry out preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability.
- Monitor equipment performance using modern maintenance techniques and a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Work safely at all times and comply with all company health, safety and environmental procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and undertake additional duties as required.
What We’re Looking For
We're looking for candidates who:
- Have a genuine interest in mechanical engineering, manufacturing and industrial maintenance.
- Enjoy practical, hands-on work and solving mechanical problems.
- Are motivated to learn and committed to completing a four-year apprenticeship.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to take responsibility.
- Can work effectively as part of a team while developing the confidence to work independently.
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Are flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Are committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
- Are fluent in English.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements for a SOLAS apprenticeship, including:
- Five passes in the Leaving Certificate at O6 or H7 or higher, including Mathematics, or an approved equivalent qualification.
- An approved equivalent qualification or alternative entry route recognised by SOLAS.
- Successfully pass theSOLAS TSS-8i-F4/V2 Colour Vision Test.
- Be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Why Join Us?
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in engineering and manufacturing while earning as you learn and gaining valuable workplace experience. You will work alongside highly skilled maintenance professionals, develop sought-after technical skills and graduate with a nationally recognised craft qualification that opens the door to excellent future career opportunities.
If you're ready to begin your engineering career and develop into a skilled Maintenance Fitter, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: €14.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Goresbridge, County Kilkenny: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Leaving Certificate (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
