Maintenance Fitter

Liebherr Maritime Cranes; Killarney; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid overtime

Pension Scheme

End of Year Bonus

Life Assurance

Job summary

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. in Killarney, Ireland, is seeking a Maintenance Fitter for a 2-year fixed-term contract.

You will perform maintenance, repairs and installation on factory machines, following preventative schedules and recording job cards. The role requires a qualified Fitter with at least 3 years in maintenance, ability to work at heights and in confined spaces, and a willingness to travel for training.

Qualifications

• A qualified Fitter or other relevant related qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ previous experience in a maintenance department.
• The ability to work at heights and in confined spaces is essential.
• Basic PC skills are required.
• Experience in the use and/or maintenance /repair of overhead cranes and lifting equipment would be an advantage.
• Experience with heavy steel construction environment would be an advantage.
• Must be available to work 06:30 – 15:00 / 15:00 – 23:30 Monday to Thursday and 06:30 – 12:30 / 12:30 – 18:30 on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair and installation of machines and services throughout the factory.
• Work with preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Maintain records manually or via PC.
• Update handover logbook and spare parts logs.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Health & Safety

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Fitter qualification

Tools

Overhead cranes

Lifting equipment

Maintenance tools

Job description

Responsibilities

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Fitter on a 2-year Fixed Term Contract. Reporting to the Maintenance Foreman, the Maintenance Fitter will be responsible for carrying out the maintenance on machines, optimising functionality and ensuring machines are in safe working order. They will work efficiently, as per maintenance schedule, completing records for each machine.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintenance, repair and installation of miscellaneous machines and services throughout the factory, in compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Working in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules, job cards and procedures.
• Maintenance of records, either manually or using a PC based recording system.
• Recording of service / preventative maintenance records and signing off of job cards for completed tasks.
• Updating shift handover logbook as required at the end of the shift.
• Updating of spare parts log / store inventories and recording of parts used.
• Providing feedback on weak points on machinery, and further machine maintenance requirements.
• Learning how machines function, and development of skills, knowledge and competencies regarding machine maintenance tasks.
• Working on own initiative and liaising with operators, chargehands, supervisors and others as required to successfully complete maintenance tasks.
• Checking machine manuals, drawings, preventative maintenance schedules etc. when required to successfully complete tasks.
• Removing machines from service, which, if put back into operation may pose a health and safety risk to operators or others.
• Training, both on and off the job, on current and future machines / services within the company, this may necessitate travel abroad for training.

Qualifications, Requirements & Experience

• A qualified Fitter or other relevant related qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ previous experience in a maintenance department.
• The ability to work at heights and in confined spaces is essential.
• Basic PC skills are required.
• Experience in the use and/or maintenance /repair of overhead cranes and lifting equipment would be an advantage.
• Experience with heavy steel construction environment would be an advantage.
• Must be available to work 06:30 – 15:00 / 15:00 – 23:30 Monday to Thursday and 06:30 – 12:30 / 12:30 – 18:30 on Fridays.

Benefits

• 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.
• We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

If you have any questions, please contact Fiona Darby.

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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