Fitter

Liebherr Group; Killarney; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

End of year bonus

Pension scheme

Service pay

Early finish on Friday

21 days annual leave + service days

Canteen subsidy

Sports and social club

Life assurance

Refer a friend scheme

Maternity pay

Educational assistance

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. in Killarney, Ireland, is hiring a Fitter on a 2-year fixed term contract reporting to the Final Assembly Foreman. The role requires an organised, self-motivated team player capable of managing multiple tasks, with strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Shift work is required, with alternating 06:30–15:00 and 15:00–23:30 schedules. Responsibilities include reading assembly drawings, hydraulic system knowledge, gear assembly, bearing/seal fitting,

Qualifications

• We are seeking a qualified Fitter with mechanical qualifications and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and read assembly drawings and work with hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand assembly drawings.
• Fit bearings, seals and couplings, align gear assemblies.
• Fabricate parts using shears and bending machine.
• Rotate shifts 06:30am-15:00pm and 15:00pm-23:30pm weekly.

Skills

Fitter

Mechanical knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Fitter or mechanical qualification

Job description

Qualifications &

We are currently recruiting for a Fitter on a 2-year Fixed Term Contract. Reporting to the Final Assembly Foreman, the ideal candidate will be highly motivated self- starter, dependable and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The candidate will have excellent attention to detail and have good communication skills. This position requires flexibility to work shift work. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to understand and read assembly drawings.
• General knowledge of hydraulic systems
• General gear assembly-fitting bearings, seals and coupling alignment.
• Fabrication of parts using shears and bending machine

Other duties as assigned by the company from time to time

Competencies

• A qualified Fitter or other relevant mechanical related qualification
• Self-motivated with good organisational capabilities
• Ability to work as part of a team and to use own initiative.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be available to work shift work 06:30am-15:00pm and 15:00pm to 23:30pm rotating each week.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Paid overtime
• End of Year Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Service Pay
• Early finish on a Friday
• 21 days annual leave + Length of service days
• Company Fixed Days
• Subsidised canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Retailer Discounts
• Life Assurance
• Refer a friend Scheme
• Maternity Pay
• Educational assistance
• Career Progression Opportunities

Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The Company

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ship to shore cranes, rail mounted gantry cranes and rubber tyre gantry cranes. From its base in Killarney, Ireland, the company designs, builds and exports container cranes worldwide. Founded in 1958 as the first Liebherr factory outside of Germany, today, container cranes manufactured by Liebherr in Ireland are renowned for their quality, longevity and productivity.

Location

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd.

Killarney

Ireland (IE)

Contact

Fiona Darby

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