Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter MAMF apprentice jobs
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We have an immediate vacancy for a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our Operations Team based in the Midlands & Northwest Regions Roles and Responsibilities; We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels. If you are interested in working with us but are not sure if the role above is for you, please feel free to get in touch for an informal discussion about what we do and what you could bring to the team. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request during your recruitment journey, please let our recruiting team know. Speak to our recruiting team on 022-31200 or email jobs@epswater.com. Equal Opportunity Statement - EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice
EPS Group is recruiting for our Electrical Apprenticeship Program in Mallow. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career with a leading Irish engineering and utilities solutions provider, working on projects that support critical water, wastewater and infrastructure services nationwide, in addition to the UK market and European Data Centre sphere. As an Electrical or E&I Apprentice, you will combine structured off‑the‑job training with practical, hands‑on experience, gaining valuable skills alongside experienced electricians and engineers. Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll be supported to develop both your technical ability and professional confidence in a safe, supportive and high‑quality working environment. What you’ll be doing
Service Mechanical Fitter
About the Role: EPS is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our growing Service & Repair division with a base of Ballyhaunis, County Mayo. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well‑established Irish company delivering essential infrastructure services across the region. If you enjoy hands‑on mechanical work, varied sites and being part of a tight‑knit, professional team, this role offers long‑term stability and rewarding work close to home. You will be involved in the service, repair, installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment across a range of water and wastewater treatment sites throughout the West and North West of Ireland. The work is varied, practical and technically interesting, with no two days the same. Key Skills & Responsibilities: We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels. If you are interested in working with us but are not sure if the role above is for you, please feel free to get in touch for an informal discussion about what we do and what you could bring to the team. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request during your recruitment journey, please let our recruiting team know. Speak to our recruiting team on 022-31200 or email jobs@epswater.com. Equal Opportunity Statement - EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Service Apprentice
Main Purpose of Job: At Connolly Motor Group we are one of Irelands No.1 Aftersales Dealers for Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, SEAT, Cupra, Hyundai, Volvo and MG with sites in Ballina, Sligo, Galway and Letterkenny. Due to expansion and as part of our Apprenticeship Programme we are currently interested in recruiting 1st year Service Apprentices within Motor Mechanics to join our growing team in Volkswagen and Audi Sligo. The role: The apprenticeship offered will be for a 4-year period and will involve both on the job and off the job training. On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive a nationally and internationally recognised FETAC Level 6 Craft Certificate. The person: Skills and Competencies: We understand the importance of investing in our apprentices, we provide a fully equipped toolbox to the value of €3,000, training and development, uniforms, working with world class brands, employee assistance programme, career progression post apprenticeship, further education and other benefits.If you are driven, customer focused, with a continuous improvement mindset we would be interested to hear from you.
Maintenance Lead
About the Role The Maintenance Lead is responsible for leading and managing maintenance engineering operations while developing technician capability in structured troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and reliability-driven maintenance. This role combines strategic maintenance management with hands-on technical leadership to ensure high standards in safety, quality, cost, reliability, and performance. Acting as both a technical authority and people leader, the Maintenance Lead oversees maintenance execution, supports problem-solving during equipment failures, and drives continuous improvement across the maintenance function. How you will contribute: Team Leadership & Development
Fitter/Maintenance Support
The Lunch Bag, one of Ireland’s fastest growing companies, is expanding and are now looking for a School Meals - CareTakerto join our team. Introduction to us: The Lunch Bag is an exciting school meal service making an enormous impact on the Irish nutritional landscape. With the recent advancement in free hot school meals, The Lunch Bag is creating an industry that's reach will be felt for generations to come. We are setting a tradition for the future, where children can avail of a healthy, varied lunch every day without the constraint of cost or food waste. Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic and rapidly growing team with a mission to transform children's lives through healthy food choices? The Lunch Bag, a leading school lunch delivery service, is at the forefront of promoting nutritious and delicious meals for students. We're not just providing lunches; we're empowering children to make informed choices about their food. What We Do: At The Lunch Bag, we're pioneering a tradition that paves the way for a healthier future. Our goal is to ensure that every child in selected schools across Ireland has access to a free, wholesome, hot meal every day. With the recent government funding allocation for school meals, we're committed to making this vision a reality. We are seeking to expand our road support team to ensure our schools are ready to begin their new hot food service and maintain the standards thereafter. Your role will include: Work Location: County Midlands primarily and on the road in the surrounding areas
Apprentice Fitter HGV & Apprentice Fitter Plant Machinery
1. The Position The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates, for a fixed term of four years, for an Apprentice Fitter Construction Plant & Apprentice Fitter HGV based in the Machinery Yard, Dungarvan. 2. Background Our apprentices are trained to the highest possible technical standards and acquire, amongst many other skills, the ability to maintain the various systems associated with modern Public Service vehicles and Construction Plant. This includes training on various day to day repairs and preventative maintenance tasks, in addition to vehicle diagnostics/fault finding with some of the most advanced systems of its kind in place. The apprenticeship normally comprises of seven phases, three off the job and four on the job. During all of these phases you are assessed on a structured ongoing basis. On the job training takes place with Waterford City & County Council during phases 1, 3, 5, 7, and off the job training phase 2, 4, 6 is designated by SOLAS. The successful candidate will be required to register with SOLAS within two weeks of commencement and pass all phases of the apprenticeship programme. The apprentice may be required at the discretion of Waterford City & County Council to undertake addtional training as determined from time to time. 3. Duties Core aspect and duties of the apprenticeship o Learning and developing new craft-related skills, knowledge and competencies. o Repairing plant and equipment both in workshop and onsite. o Working with and learning from experienced Craftspersons and developing o team skills. o Comply with all Health and Safety requirements. o Working with machines and mechanical equipment and a wide range of hand and power tools and measuring devices. o Accepting responsibility for the quality of own work. o Being physically active and work in all weather conditions. o Using the special service tools, materials and equipment. o Reading and interpreting technical instructions and diagrams. o Ability to review and study plant maintenance manuals. o Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic systems. o Dismantling, examining and re-assembling mechanical systems and components. o Testing electrical and electronic systems and components. o Record and communicate accurate work records or reports. o Development of good communication skills to ensure accurate information gathering. o Taking responsibility for own learning, including the allocation of study time. o Passing all phase exams ( theory, practicals, skills demonstrations) Other Duties o Carry out the duties & tasks as assigned and supervised by the Fitter Foreman in the Machinery Yard or his nominee. o Carry out house keeping duties such as cleaning and tidying in the workshop area and around the yard depot. o Be responsible for the safe keeping of all store parts and equipment. o Assist in the inspecton of vehicles and plant, and related equipment, determine and carry out necessary maintenance work on vehicles and plant, including, welding, body repair and use of diagnostics equipment. o Assist in the repair work, at off-site locations, including responding to road side breakdowns. o Comply with the Machinery Yards vehicle management system including record keeping and attending training. o Assist in the maintainance of records, on all repairs and work performed. Track service dates, and warranties for all council vehicles, and fully adhere to any management system that is in place. o Comply with the relevant Waterford City & County Council’s Health and Safety management system. The apprentice will be required to complete repairs and maintenance on a wide variety of Construction Plant and equipment including but not limited to the list set out below: HGV Fitter Plant Machinery Fitter Rigid Tipper Lorries Artic Lorries Agricultural Tractors Rollers / Pavers Mobile & Static Tar Tankers Graders Low loader trailers Vans /Jeeps Loading Shovels /Teleporters Other Mechanical Plant Velocity Patchers Manual Patchers Bitumen Sprayers Chip Spreaders Salt Spreaders Snow Ploughs Brine Saturation Stations Winter Maintenance Plant & Equipment Other Mechanical Equipment 4. Qualifications & Requirements of the Post (a) Character Candidates shall be of good character. (b) Age The minimum age at which the employment of an apprentice may commence is 16 years of age. (c) Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination carried out by the Council’s Occupational Health Doctor prior to appointment. (d) Education, Experience On the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, candidates shall have obtained the following minimum standards: 1. Grade D in five subjects in the Department of Education & Skills Junior Certificate Examination or an approved equivalent, OR 2. The successful completion of an approved Pre-Apprenticeship course OR 3. Three years’ work experience gained over sixteen years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS shall deem acceptable It should be noted that these are the current approved minimum educational requirements for apprenticeship programmes, however, previous experience of the following subjects would be an advantage but not essential: Mathematics, Technical Drawing/Graphics, Metalwork, Technology and Physics (e) Desirable Skills As an Apprentice you will need to be physically active and be able to work with your hands. An awareness of health and safety and good housekeeping is essential as well as attention to detail. As an Apprentice, the candidate will need: · To be physically fit; · To be able to cope with lifting, bending and stretching; · To have good eye to hand coordination; · To be logical and patient in tracing faults and methodical in organising tasks, especially when taking apart and reassembling machines; · To be able to work at heights (required for certain tasks). 5. Particulars of the Post (a) General Waterford City & County Council proposes to create 2 panels of qualified candidates for the position of Apprentice Construction Plant Fitter & Apprentice HGV Fitter (b) Probation The successful candidate shall be required to be on probation for an initial period, as determined by the Council. (c) Remuneration Remuneration for Apprentice Fitter HGV will be in accordance with Solas apprenticeship programme for the Motor Industry, the weekly rates as set out below are in accordance with the Motor Rates advised by S.I.M.I for – effective from 01 st July 2025. Remuneration for Apprentice Fitter Plant will be in accordance with Solas apprenticeship programme for the Construction Industry, the weekly rates based on 39 hr week as set out below are in accordance with the Construction Rates advised by SEO (Construction Sector) & – effective from 01st August 2025. Phase/Year Gross Wage Norm HGV Gross Wage Norm Plant Phase 2 €251.45 per week €298.97 per week Phase 4 €377.57 per week €488.50 per week Phase 6 €566.34 per week €672.75 per week 4th Year €678.62 per week €807.30 per week For apprenticeships developed before 2016, the employer pays the apprentice while s/he is being trained on-the-job. A training allowance is paid by the local ETB while the apprentice is attending the off-the-job training. This apprenticeship consists of four on-the-job phases (Phases 1, 3, 5 & 7) paid by the employer and three off-the-job phases (Phases 2, 4 & 6) paid by SOLAS. Apprentices will be invited to attend their off-the-job training phases in accordance with the SOLAS scheduling system. On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, apprentices are qualified to work within the recognised trade or profession. (d) Base The base for the post shall be the Machinery Yard, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (e) Residence Holders of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. (f) Working Hours / Annual Leave The normal hours of work will be 39 hours per week. The Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time. The successful candidate may be required to enter into arrangements to work on an on-call rota basis and work out of hours including public holidays. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Waterford City & County Council’s holiday year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Your holiday entitlement will be 25 working days per annum pro rota (inclusive of Good Friday) Permission and prior authorization is essential before annual leave is taken. The granting of annual leave at any particular time is always subject to the requirements of the council and all annual leave is liable to suspension during periods of exceptional pressure. The final decision in allocating leave rests with Management. (g) Conflicts of Interest The post holder shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an employee of a local authority, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an employee of a local authority or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of the local authority or which might be inconsistent with the discharge of his duties as a local authority employee. 6. Recruitment Process A. Application Form · Applications must be made on the official application form and all sections of the form must be fully completed. · Please do not submit a CV with your application. Only information contained in the application form will be considered when assessing a candidate’s suitability for the post. · Applications must be submitted as an e mail attachment in either Word or PDF format only by email to recruitment @waterfordcouncil.ie · Applications must be received by the deadline 21st May 2026 at 4.00pm B. Short Listing Candidates may be short-listed for interview on the basis of information supplied. In the event of a short-listing exercise being required, an Expert Panel will convene to examine and assess the application forms against a set of pre-determined criteria, based on the requirements of the job. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications and experience on the application form. Where it is considered, by reason of the number and standard of applications received, that it would be reasonable not to admit all candidates to the interview, only persons likely to attain at the interview a standard sufficient for selection and recommendation for appointment shall be called for interview. C. Right to Information and Review - The Council is committed to offering feedback and information to candidates. Any candidate who wishes to do so may request to have a decision or the process reviewed. Any such request must be submitted in writing, stating the grounds of the request and this must be submitted to the Human Resources Department, within five working days of the date of notification of a relevant decision quoting the above reference number.
Fitter/Mechanic
The post holder will be required to carry out scheduled maintenance operations on all fleet vehicles, plant and equipment. This will include light vans and lorries, specialist vehicles such as road sweepers etc, heavy goods and complex vehicles including refuse lorries and rear end loaders. All employees have the opportunity to request flexible working from the first day of their employment. Flexible working provisions are dependent on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with the relevant manager/ HR, what flexible working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment. All correspondence in relation to your application will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure a valid e-mail address and phone number is provided when filling out the application form. Applicants must advise of any changes to contact details during the process. Applicants should ensure they check their e-mails including junk folder regularly. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification as these will not be available after the advertisement closes. Recruiting Office: Human Resources Section (Craigavon Office) Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Civic Centre Lakeview Road Craigavon BT64 1AL 0300 0300 900 Ext 62014
Maintenance Technician
Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. About your team: We’re the pride of Ireland. Bord Gáis Energy have been powering the nation’s homes and businesses for almost 40 years. But now, we’re so much more than just gas and electric. Through our unique combination of household heroes and energy assets, we’re at the heart of the energy transition in Ireland, strengthening the country’s energy security and helping customers get ready for a net zero future. 🚀 Job Title: Maintenance Technician 📍 Location: Althone 🕒 Full-Time – Permanent Centrica Power Assets Operations is building two new 100MW flexible gas‑fired peaking power plants to support the Irish electricity network. These plants play a critical role in balancing the grid and responding instantly to demand. We’re now looking for a Maintenance Technician to join the Operations & Maintenance team at our Athlone site. This is a rare opportunity to work on modern, fast‑response generation assets in a role where technical expertise, ownership and safety leadership genuinely matter. The role As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be responsible for the safe, reliable and compliant operation of the plant, carrying out hands‑on maintenance, fault diagnosis and contractor supervision. You’ll work closely with the wider O&M team and provide rostered on‑call support to ensure the plant is always ready to respond to the grid when required. What you’ll be doing
Maintenance Technician
Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. About your team: We’re the pride of Ireland. Bord Gáis Energy have been powering the nation’s homes and businesses for almost 40 years. But now, we’re so much more than just gas and electric. Through our unique combination of household heroes and energy assets, we’re at the heart of the energy transition in Ireland, strengthening the country’s energy security and helping customers get ready for a net zero future. 🚀 Job Title: Maintenance Technician 📍 Location: Althone 🕒 Full-Time – Permanent Centrica Power Assets Operations is building two new 100MW flexible gas‑fired peaking power plants to support the Irish electricity network. These plants play a critical role in balancing the grid and responding instantly to demand. We’re now looking for a Maintenance Technician to join the Operations & Maintenance team at our Athlone site. This is a rare opportunity to work on modern, fast‑response generation assets in a role where technical expertise, ownership and safety leadership genuinely matter. The role As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be responsible for the safe, reliable and compliant operation of the plant, carrying out hands‑on maintenance, fault diagnosis and contractor supervision. You’ll work closely with the wider O&M team and provide rostered on‑call support to ensure the plant is always ready to respond to the grid when required. What you’ll be doing
