Mechanical Fitter

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Naas; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop or work phone provided

Job summary

EPS Group seeks a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our Service & Repair Team in the Leinster region. This hands-on, field-based role covers municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment sites across Leinster, with regular outdoor work in operational environments.

You will deliver mechanical support, perform maintenance and repairs on pumps and related equipment, and diagnose faults with strong problem-solving skills while prioritising safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Trade.
• Full EU/Irish driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day mechanical support across water and wastewater sites.
• Carry out maintenance, repair, and system support on pumps and process equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ensure safety compliance and high-quality workmanship.
• Coordinate work with the Service Manager and Area Supervisor.
• Work outdoors in varied conditions.
• Strong teamwork and communication.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Site experience

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

Full EU/Irish driving licence

Job description

Location: On site / Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | General
Salary: Negotiable salary

About the Role:

EPS Group are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our expanding Service & Repair Team in the Leinster region. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role working across municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, drinking water treatment facilities, and pumping stations throughout the Leinster area.

The position offers a highly varied workload, exposure to critical infrastructure, and the opportunity to develop deep expertise in water‑sector mechanical systems. Candidates shouldhave site and plant experience, as the role involves regular outdoor work in operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver day‑to‑day mechanical support across water and wastewater treatment sites.


• Carry out maintenance, repair, and system support on process equipment and pumping systems across the Leinster region.


• Diagnose mechanical faults using strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.


• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with current health and safety legislation.


• Plan and coordinate work activities with the Service Manager and Area Supervisor


• Strong knowledge of water pumping systems, engine‑driven equipment (pumps, generators, compressors), pipework installation, and pressure/flow instrumentation.


• Experience in stainless steel and plastic welding is an advantage.


• Proven site and plant experience, with the ability to work outdoors in varied conditions.


• Flexibility regarding working hours to support operational needs.


• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Excellent technical problem‑solving ability.


• Commitment to high safety standards and quality workmanship.


• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Trade


• Full EU/Irish driving licence

Compensation Package:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including company vehicle.


• Opportunities for professional development and career growth


• A collaborative and supportive work environment


• Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided


• Flexible working options, dependent on location and role requirements


• See company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group

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Company Profile

Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe.

We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure.

Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer’s outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business