General Operative – Assembly

Writech Industrial Services Ltd; Mullingar; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Writech Industrial Services Ltd in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, invites applications for an Assembly General Operative. You will join a team assembling prefabricated valve sets and pumphouses used in our fire protection systems, reporting to the Assembly Team Leader.

The role focuses on hands-on fabrication, testing, and adherence to safety and quality standards, with 42.5 hours per week and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is essential for this role.
• Previous general operative experience required.
• Excellent safety practices.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good attitude towards work colleagues.
• Flexible regarding working hours and available for overtime when needed.
• Some previous experience in installation of fire protection systems and pumphouses is a distinct advantage.
• Ability to groove and thread different pipe sizes.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and assembly of all mechanical components for pre-fabricated modular installations.
• Testing of various alarm valve skids and modular pumphouses.
• Liaise with onsite Supervisors, Project Engineers, contractors, client Managers, etc. to ensure Client satisfaction is upheld and schedule of works is completed as per timelines.
• Cross department collaboration to ensure successful completion of tasks to the standards required.
• Develop and implement mechanical component checklists and pick lists in conjunction with Project Engineers and Designers.
• Provide support and guidance to Project Engineers and Designers on mechanical installation policies and procedures.
• Update and revise Company manuals, SOPs, Work Instructions in a timely manner when required.
• Provide on the job coaching, mentoring and training on mechanical processes to colleagues when requested.
• Collaboration with Site Supervisors, Design, Engineering and Assembly Electrical teams to ensure job completion as per client specifications.
• Complete any training provided and be open to learning and continual improvement.
• Report all accidents, incidents or near misses immediately to your Direct Manager through the App.
• Complete daily timesheet in the Writech App.
• Submit positive/constructive feedback regularly into the Writech Feedback App.
• Wear the required PPE at all the times.
• Submit good catches or safety positive feedback regularly into the H&S Incident Reports section of the Feedback App.
• Keeping up to date on all current and future changes of regulations where relevant to the role and implement changes as part of operational excellence.
• Other adhoc requests as required by the business.
• Promote and maintain a positive HSEQ culture and safe work environment in conjunction with the Writech Health and Safety Statement
• Proactively engage in all quality initiatives while ensuring best practice standards are promoted and maintained.
• Ensure all written documentation is accurate, timely and legible, keeping all records up to date at all times.

Skills

English fluency

General operative experience

Safety practices

Attention to detail

Teamwork attitude

Willingness to overtime

Experience in installation of fire-pro

Groove & thread pipe sizes

Job description

Writech are an internationally recognised leader in Fire Protection Systems. We are internationally approved to Design, Manufacture, Install, Service & Commission to all standards & have Award Winning expertise in Fire Sprinkler Protection, Foam enhanced Fire Protection, Gas Protection, Firewater Mist Protection, Insert Gas Protection & Special Hazard Fire Protection.

The Role

The Assembly General Operative will be based in our head office in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, reporting to the Assembly Team Leader. You will work as part of a team that is responsible for the assembly of prefabricated valve sets and pumphouses that is used in our fire protection systems.

Reporting to: Assembly Team Leader

Hours: 42.5 hours per week

Essential Criteria

• Fluency in English is essential for this role
• Previous general operative experience is required
• Excellent safety practices
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good attitude towards work colleagues
• Flexible regarding working hours and available for overtime when needed
• Some previous experience in installation of fire protection systems and pumphouses considered a distinct advantage.
• Ability to groove and thread different pipe sizes

Desirable Criteria

• Forklift licence or previous experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• First Aid & or Fire Warden Certified.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Fabrication and assembly of all mechanical components for pre-fabricated modular installations
• Testing of various alarm valve skids and modular pumphouses.
• Liaise with onsite Supervisors, Project Engineers, contractors, client Managers, etc. to ensure Client satisfaction is upheld and schedule of works is completed as per timelines.
• Cross department collaboration to ensure successful completion of tasks to the standards required.
• Develop and implement mechanical component checklists and pick lists in conjunction with Project Engineers and Designers.
• Provide support and guidance to Project Engineers and Designers on mechanical installation policies and procedures.
• Update and revise Company manuals, SOP’s, Work Instructions in a timely manner when required.
• Provide on the job coaching, mentoring and training on mechanical processes to colleagues when requested.
• Collaboration with Site Supervisors, Design, Engineering and Assembly Electrical teams to ensure job completion as per client specifications.
• Complete any training provided and be open to learning and continual improvement.
• Report all accidents, incidents or near misses immediately to your Direct Manager through the App.
• Complete daily timesheet in the Writech App.
• Submit positive/constructive feedback regularly into the Writech Feedback App.
• Wear the required PPE at all the times.
• Submit good catches or safety positive feedback regularly into the H&S Incident Reports section of the Feedback App.
• Keeping up to date on all current and future changes of regulations where relevant to the role and implement changes as part of operational excellence.
• Other adhoc requests as required by the business.
• Promote and maintain a positive HSEQ culture and safe work environment in conjunction with the Writech Health and Safety Statement
• Proactively engage in all quality initiatives while ensuring best practice standards are promoted and maintained.
• Ensure all written documentation is accurate, timely and legible, keeping all records up to date at all times.