Construction Plant Fitter Apprenticeship at Pat O’Donnell & Co.

Pat O’Donnell & Co, Ireland’s leading supplier of Heavy Construction Equipment and Machinery, representing renowned global brands including VOLVO Construction Equipment, VOLVO PENTA, Sennebogen Material Handlers, and RHELKO Engines.

We are looking for flexible, enthusiastic people with a passion for construction plant fitting to come and join us. We will develop your skills through our 4-year Solas Accredited apprenticeship programme. On successful completion you will be awarded a Level 6 Advanced Certificate of Craft in Construction Plant Fitting. Apprenticeships are currently available in our Dublin and Galway Branches.

Key Responsibilities –

· Follow safe systems of work, take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others.

· Maintenance and repair of all company products, namely Crawler Excavators, Wheeled Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Articulated Hauliers, Teleporters, Material Handlers and Hydraulic Hammers.

· Maintenance and repair of all components within our products, engines, transmissions, axles and hydraulic systems.

· Work with all electrical systems ECU’s CAN bus systems etc.

· Service, repair and overhaul of brake systems, fuel systems and steering systems.

· Test new machinery and carry out pre delivery inspections.

· Participate fully in all training and development programs and cross skilling for other jobs related competencies.

Qualifications Required –

· Minimum of 5 passes in the Leaving Certificate

· Full Driving Licence desirable.

Skills and Abilities –

· Diagnostic abilities.

· Computer literate.

· Good communication skills.

· Strong report writing skills.

· Previous experience in service and maintenance of machinery an advantage.

Character & Personal Qualities –

· Demonstrate good work practices including safety awareness, time keeping, tidiness, responsibility, quality awareness.

· Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

· Committed and positive attitude to work.

It is a condition of the role holder to accept the requirement for medical vaccinations for certain working environments throughout employment with the Company, (the Company will cover the cost of same).

Amendments to the Job Description:

This is a description of the job as it is currently constituted. It is the company's practice to periodically examine employee's job descriptions and to update them to ensure that they relate to the job as it is performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. The Manager in consultation with the position holder concerned jointly conducts this review. It is the company's aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes. The company will give notice of any changes to the job descriptions following a period of consultation.

Job Types: Permanent, Apprenticeship, Full-time

Pay: From €15,554.76 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oranmore, County Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Leaving Certificate (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person