Apprentice Fitter

Briggs Equipment; Ireland; Remote; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Profit share bonus

Paycare and eyecare health scheme

High street discounts

Job summary

Aerial Platform Hire, part of The Briggs Equipment Group, invites applications for an Apprentice Fitter in County Kildare. You will work with an Engineering Mentor on maintenance, servicing and repair of equipment while progressing through Solas training.

This four-year fixed-term apprenticeship values eagerness to learn, good problem-solving and reliable work practices. Candidates must be aged 16+ with five Junior Cycle Grade D passes; those meeting additional criteria may be considered.

Qualifications

• To be eligible for this apprenticeship, candidates will typically be aged 16 or over and have achieved a minimum of Grade D in five Junior Cycle subjects.
• Those aged 18+ with three years' relevant work experience and pass an assessment interview may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside an Engineering Mentor to carry out maintenance, servicing, and repair of equipment.
• Completing all training related documents and assignments on time and to the required standard.
• Attending all of the job phases as required by the training provider (Solas).
• Providing info of specific jobs required to fulfil your qualification to your Mentor.
• Ensuring successful completion of your apprenticeship by meeting performance targets.
• Keeping up to date records of daily activities in the form of a diary.
• Following all reasonable and lawful instructions including those relating to Health and Safety

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Willingness to learn

Time management

Education

Grade D in five Junior Cycle subjects

Job description

Role:

Apprentice Fitter

Location:

County Kildare

Salary:

Competitive

Contract:

4 Year FTC

Company:

Aerial Platform Hire– part of The Briggs Equipment Group

About Us:

Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across Ireland and the UK. Briggs Equipment Ireland is part of a €100 million turnover group, businesses in our group include Briggs Equipment Ireland, Laois Hire Services, Aerial Platform Hire, Future Events Hire and Galway Plant and Tool Hire.

Aerial Platform Hire:

Aerial Platform Hire is one of Ireland’s leading premier rental equipment companies providing high quality powered access solutions to our customers.

What will you be doing as an Apprentice Fitter:

• Working alongside an Engineering Mentor to carry out maintenance, servicing, and repair of equipment.
• Completing all training related documents and assignments on time and to the required standard.
• Attending all of the job phases as required by the training provider (Solas).
• Providing info of specific jobs required to fulfil your qualification to your Mentor.
• Ensuring successful completion of your apprenticeship by meeting performance targets.
• Keeping up to date records of daily activities in the form of a diary.
• Projecting a good image by wearing the company uniform at all times whilst on duty including college and training course.
• Following all reasonable and lawful instructions including those relating to Health and Safety

What will help you to excel in this role:

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• An eagerness to learn and develop in an engineering role.
• A positive attitude towards learning and all work-related activities.
• Good work practices, including timekeeping, tidiness, responsibility, quality, and safety awareness.
• To be eligible for this apprenticeship, candidates will typically be aged 16 or over and have achieved a minimum of Grade D in five Junior Cycle subjects (or an equivalent qualification).
• Candidates who do not meet the standard academic entry requirements may still be considered if they have completed an approved preparatory programme and assessment interview, or are aged 18+ with a minimum of three years' relevant work experience and successfully pass an assessment interview.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
• Profit share bonus based on business performance
• Paycare and eyecare health scheme
• High street discounts