Apprentice Fitter

Briggs Equipment; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contributions

Profit share bonus

Paycare and eyecare

High street discounts

Job summary

Aerial Platform Hire is offering an Apprenticeship Fitter in Limerick. You will work with an Engineering Mentor to service and repair equipment while completing required training with Solas.

Successful candidates will meet entry requirements and develop through a four-year FTC with competitive salary and a strong pension/benefits package from Briggs Equipment Group.

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop in an engineering role.
• Positive attitude towards learning and all work activities.
• Good work practices including timekeeping, tidiness, responsibility and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Work with an Engineering Mentor to maintain, service and repair equipment.
• Complete all training documents on time and to standard.
• Attend all training phases required by Solas.
• Provide information on jobs to your Mentor to fulfil your qualification.
• Ensure apprenticeship targets are met and keep a daily diary of activities.
• Wear company uniform and present a professional image on duty.
• Follow Health and Safety rules and reasonable instructions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Learner mindset

Timekeeping

Safety awareness

Education

Junior Cycle D-grade (5 subjects)

Job description

Role: Apprentice Fitter

Location: Limerick

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 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

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment Team, and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met.