Multiskilled Craftworkers

Multiskilled Craftworkers – Dublin, Drogheda, Limerick & Portlaoise

It is a really exciting time to be a part of the maintenance teams at our Workshops and Depots in Dublin, Drogheda, Limerick & Portlaoise. Significant expansion plans have brought the requirement to further invest in our people.

We are seeking applications from qualified Electricians, Mechanics, Fitters & Vehicle Body Repair Craftworkers for a number of roles across the above-mentioned locations.

On our website we also have a promotional video to learn more about our Workshops / Depots and the role of Multiskilled Craftworker.

Just some of the benefits of joining Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail include:

Competitive salary

Permanent role offering (subject to appropriate probationary period)

Income Protection policy

Pension & Welfare schemes

A recently implemented pay and productivity agreement which provides for pay certainty – including year on year increases and productivity arrangements - until 2026

Wellbeing Programme

Reduced Fares on the network

Further educational support programmes in place

Supportive and progressive Work Life Balance initiatives

Potential future progression to varied and interesting career paths

Best practice on the job training in our modern high performance Depots

Contributing to our commitment to ensure rail becomes the greenest mode of domestic travel

The essential requirements for these roles are:

FETAC Level 6 accreditation or equivalent including but not limited to Solas (formally FÁS) apprenticeship or City & Guilds apprenticeship

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the trade area post apprenticeship or relevant experience within a similar industry

Applicants will be cross-skilled and will be required to work on all vehicle systems and components on various train fleets in a busy environment

Proven experience in maintenance of electrical systems, industrial equipment or transport equipment (Electrical Craftworker only)

Ability to read drawings, follow detailed work instructions and procedures

Interest in ensuring quality of work standards are high / Strong attention to detail

Problem solving / fault finding skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Strong numerical ability

Safety critical assessments, competency-based interview and medical will form part of the selection process. Please note candidates may be shortlisted based on a review of submitted CV’s. If you are interested in applying, please visit our careers page by clicking the APPLY button.

At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion in all that we do. This starts with how we recruit people. It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to ensure an even playing field for all.

We will strive to provide reasonable accommodation to all candidates where required and requested. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.

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