Apprentice Maintenance Fitter

Apprentice Maintenance Fitter

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Team Lead

Start Your Career as a Maintenance Fitter

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Maintenance Fitter to join our Maintenance team. This is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn while completing a nationally recognised apprenticeship leading to a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft in Maintenance Fitting.

As an apprentice, you will receive structured on-the-job training alongside experienced maintenance fitters and attend the required off-the-job training phases. Throughout the four-year programme, you will develop the practical skills, technical knowledge and experience needed to become a fully qualified Maintenance Fitter.

What the Apprenticeship Offers

• Four-year structured apprenticeship combining on-the-job training with off-the-job learning.
• Paid employment throughout the apprenticeship.
• Formal contract of employment.
• Mentoring and support from experienced maintenance professionals.
• Experience working in a modern manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of production equipment and maintenance systems.
• Ongoing performance reviews and personal development planning.
• Nationally recognised QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft qualification on successful completion.

What You’ll Learn

Working under the guidance of experienced maintenance fitters, you will:

• Assist in the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of production machinery and plant equipment.
• Learn to dismantle, repair, manufacture and install mechanical components.
• Under supervision, gain experience working with steam, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Assist in maintaining conveyors, pumps, valves, mixers, elevators, packaging equipment and other production machinery.
• Develop fabrication skills using equipment such as press brakes, guillotines, grinders and welding equipment.
• Learn to diagnose mechanical faults and carry out preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability.
• Monitor equipment performance using modern maintenance techniques and a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Work safely at all times and comply with all company health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and undertake additional duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Have a genuine interest in mechanical engineering, manufacturing and industrial maintenance.
• Enjoy practical, hands-on work and solving mechanical problems.
• Are motivated to learn and committed to completing a four-year apprenticeship.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to take responsibility.
• Can work effectively as part of a team while developing the confidence to work independently.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Are committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Are fluent in English.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements for a SOLAS apprenticeship, including:

• Five passes in the Leaving Certificate at O6 or H7 or higher, including Mathematics, or an approved equivalent qualification.
• An approved equivalent qualification or alternative entry route recognised by SOLAS.

• Successfully pass the SOLAS TSS-8i-F4/V2 Colour Vision Test.
• Be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Why Join Us?

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in engineering and manufacturing while earning as you learn and gaining valuable workplace experience. You will work alongside highly skilled maintenance professionals, develop sought-after technical skills and graduate with a nationally recognised craft qualification that opens the door to excellent future career opportunities.

If you’re ready to begin your engineering career and develop into a skilled Maintenance Fitter, we’d love to hear from you.