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Mechanical Maintenance Technician/Fitter

Enva

Leinster

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EUR 30,000 - 45,000

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Job summary

Enva is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their Waste Oil Production department in Portlaoise. The role involves installation, maintenance, and servicing of various plant and equipment. Candidates should have a mechanical background and relevant experience, with a commitment to health and safety standards. Enva offers competitive salaries, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Life Insurance

Bike2Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

Qualified fitter or sufficient mechanical maintenance experience required.
Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred.
Full clean driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

Installation, maintenance, and servicing of plant and equipment.
Conduct checks, inspections, and audits as directed.
Communicate any operational concerns to the Production Manager.

Skills

Mechanical background

Communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Welding

Drilling

Grinding

Education

Mechanical time-served Apprenticeship

Tools

Pumping equipment

Oil burners

Hydraulic equipment

Pneumatic equipment

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025

Department: Waste Oil Production

Location: Portlaoise

Description

At Enva we are committed to Recycling and Resource Recovery; it forms the basis of our business strategy and our values. We recover waste products to provide either a second life, such as the production of energy or, in many cases, full closed-loop recycling solutions. Our dedication to developing new and innovative products and solutions and extending the lifecycle of the world's resources is driving our business forward, saving energy and saving resources. Enva operates across the UK and Ireland. In Ireland Enva currently employs 340 employees working across 9 locations across RoI and NI.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Installation, maintenance and servicing of plant & equipment including (but not limited to) pumps, oil burners, dosing systems, pipework and related services.
Support the installation of new projects.
Maintaining and servicing plant, machinery, pipework, pumps and equipment on site
Assisting in new equipment installation and maintenance at other associated Enva/ customer sites
Maintaining relevant records accurately and in a timely manner in relation to the above
To carry out checks, inspections and audits as directed
To conduct your duties in accordance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the company’s waste licence
To adhere to the company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times
To ensure that housekeeping is kept to a high standard around the site and that all activities comply with health and safety requirements.
To communicate any concerns which may affect operational process to the Production Manager immediately.
To attend meetings, training courses etc. as required
Identify continuous improvement opportunities, suggest and where relevant implement solutions.
To be willing to work flexibly and to carry out other duties as may be requested including over time.
Report any non-conformances and support corrective action activities.
Support other teams/departments as required.

Other Duties:

To act courteously and communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, Enva personnel and other personnel encountered within your role.
To foster and develop good customer and public relations at all times and to portray a professional image of the company.
To report for work in a timely manner and to conduct work as scheduled to company and customer satisfaction.
To work within the instructions and procedures of the Company’s systems as directed by your manager or other management as appropriate.
To conduct all duties in a constructive, efficient and productive manner at all times.
To act diligently and professionally in the interests of the Company.
To report any personal circumstances that would affect your ability to legally perform your duties.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Mechanical background such as mechanical fitter, maintenance fitter (MAMF), etc.
Qualified fitter or sufficient mechanical maintenance experience required, i.e. Fás/ City & Guilds or equivalent mechanical time-served Apprenticeship with Junior and Senior Trades an advantage.
Relevant/ practical/ hands-on experience in the areas outlined, ideally in a manufacturing/ production environment within medium/heavy industrial industry.
Experience with equipment such pumping equipment, oil burners and hydraulic & pneumatic equipment.
Welding, drilling and grinding experience.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Ability to perform repairs and maintenance on both a reactive and planned basis, and flexibility to meet business needs and customer demands.
Full clean driving licence essential
Good communication skills

Job Benefits

Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs, we want to grow our business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of the talent that is increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet we all share. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential.

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