Fitters Mate

CREGG; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is hiring a Fitter's Mate in Cork for a full-time role. The ideal candidate will assist with installation projects across Ireland, ensuring health and safety standards are upheld. Mechanical aptitude and proficiency in tool usage are necessary, along with a willingness to travel and work on various sites. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills and a clean Irish driving licence.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel nationally and work away from home.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Confident use of hand tools and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior fitters with installation and assembly.
• Read and interpret OTTOCAD drawings.
• Maintain health and safety procedures on site.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Use of hand tools

Good communication skills

Tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Overview

CREGG recruitment are working with our manufacturing client in Ballincollig, Cork in hiring a Fitters Mate.

This is a full-time permanent position, Monday – Friday, however, flexibility in travel and overtime is required.

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Fitter’s Mate to support our installation and maintenance teams on a variety of construction sites across Ireland. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who is mechanically minded, has a good understanding of tools and drawings, and is willing to travel nationally to job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Senior fitters with the installation and assembly of Toilet cubicles andwashroom systems
• Read and interpret OTTOCAD drawings
• Use hand tools and measuring equipment with competence and care.
• Ensure all work is carried out following health and safety procedures and site regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, both on-site and in transit.
• Communicate effectively with team members and site supervisors.
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime and ability to travel nationally and work away from Home when required – Essential

Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and work away from home when required.
• Proficient in reading and understanding technical drawings and diagrams beneficial.
• Confident in the use of hand tools, power tools, and standard measuring instruments (e.g., tape measure, calipers).
• Health and safety conscious, with a responsible approach to all site activities.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a range of environments including live construction sites, Commercial buildings and health care environments.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Full Irish driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• Safe Pass certification – Essential and in date
• Manual Handling – Beneficial but this will be conducted on site.
• Prior experience in a construction, mechanical or engineering environment.