Overview
Maintenance Fitter — Location: Athy, Ireland
At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.
At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as a Maintenance Fitter in Athy, Ireland!
What You’ll Do
Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on production machinery to minimise downtime.
Work to PPM schedules, liaising with planners to stay on track.
Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns to keep production running.
Complete risk assessments, method statements, and permit to work requirements.
Support and train mechanical apprentices.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for maintenance tasks.
What You’ll Bring
Completed recognised Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship, or equivalent.
Demonstrable experience in manufacturing, ideally in construction materials manufacturing, engineering or heavy maintenance background.
Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and turning/milling.
Trade Qualification is essential.
Shift experience with continental/unsociable patterns.
Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Desirable
Strong organisational and communication skills, with a reliable and committed approach to work.
Additional courses (relevant to trade).
Benefits
At Etex, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support you at every stage of your career. Our comprehensive rewards include a flexible pension scheme, with core contributions from both you and Etex totalling between 9% and 18% of your salary depending on your length of service and selected options. You’ll also enjoy exclusive retail discounts through Etex Hive and wellbeing services for you and your family. Additional benefits include access to expert care support, a car salary sacrifice scheme, the option to buy extra holiday, eyecare vouchers, free mortgage advice, and enhanced family-friendly policies. Plus, we celebrate your achievements with award schemes and long-service recognition, ensuring you always feel valued as part of our team.
Why join us?
We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.
Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).
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