Apprentice Maintenance Fitter

Kepak Group; Athleague; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Subsidised canteen

Access to Pension Scheme

Free staff car parking

Onsite health and wellness services

Bike to work scheme

Formal recognition initiatives

Job summary

Kepak Group in Athlone Municipal District is seeking an Apprentice Fitter to join their maintenance team in a busy abattoir plant. The role involves assisting in the repair and maintenance of industrial equipment, supporting the Lead Maintenance Technician, and adhering to strict safety policies. Candidates should have a keen interest in the trade and be flexible and enthusiastic. Benefits include training, a subsidised canteen, and access to a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in learning the trade of a Fitter within a manufacturing setting.
• Basic electrical knowledge is an advantage.
• Flexibility and open-mindedness toward new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repair of industrial production equipment.
• Implement preventative maintenance programmes.
• Continuous monitoring of machinery and equipment.
• Document maintenance work and inform management of issues.
• Adhere to company safety policies.

Skills

Interest in machines and conveyors

Communication skills

Energetic and hardworking

Ability to handle pressurized situations

Flexibility to meet peak demands

Job description

Kepak Group is a professional, and dynamic business that has grown into one of Europe's leading food processing companies. We are a family-owned, future-facing company.

Our ambition is to continue to grow through the success of our people. Career development, training, health, safety, and wellness of our Kepak team are at the heart of the company’s culture.

Kepak Athleague are currently recruiting for an Apprentice Fitter to join the maintenance team in a busy beef & lamb abattoir plant.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will work as part of a team responsible for all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance, specialising in the repair of industrial equipment.

What to expect in the job?

• Assist with repair of industrial production equipment such as machines, conveyors, packaging machines, gearboxes, bearings and hydraulics.
• Assist the Lead Maintenance Technician with the implementation of preventative maintenance programmes for all machines in assigned area.
• Assist with the continuous monitoring of all machinery and equipment within the plant.
• Assist in real time repair of machines and equipment to get them back up & running within optimum time frame.
• Document all aspects of maintenance work carried out and keep management informed of potential issues.
• Adhere to company safety policies at all times.

Requirements

• Must have a keen interest in learning about machines & conveyors, packaging machines, gearbox repairs, air automation, hydraulics and welding.
• Must have a keen interest in learning the Trade of a Fitter within a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• We run a maintenance CMMS system, knowledge on the use of computers would be an advantage, training provided.
• Must be flexible, open to new ideas and work practices.
• Good communication skills, enthusiastic, hardworking and energetic.
• Able to deal with pressurised situations and remain calm and focused.
• Flexibility to meet peak work demands as required.
• Basic electrical knowledge an advantage, but not essential.

Benefits

• Training
• Subsidised canteen
• Access to Pension Scheme
• Free staff car parking
• Onsite health and wellness services
• Bike to work scheme
• Formal recognition initiatives and team awards in place
• A dedicated learning & development team