Apprentice Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter

Job Introduction William Grant & Sons currently have a rare and exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter, to develop the required skills to safely and efficiently provide technical expertise to ensure maximum efficiency and performance from engineering assets. To develop required skills to carry out planned maintenance in relation to fixed and mobile plant assets and facilities maintenance. To work with the Maintenance Team and SOLAS ensuring full compliance with training as per craft apprenticeship requirements. Main Responsibility To ensure Health & Safety and Welfare of self and others while carrying out operations. Carry out maintenance activities ensuring that safe working practices and quality procedures are strictly followed to ensure compliance with Irish Revenue, environmental legislation, ISO , OHSAS , ISO & FEMAS requirements to produce safe food and feed products. Utilise and maintain equipment responsibly and in accordance with training and instruction. Safe operation of tools and equipment in line with work instructions and risk assessments. Provide technical support in accordance with best practice to ensure maximum efficiency from production and engineering assets. Update all appropriate maintenance and technical records including plant history as required using CMMS and ensure that all maintenance planned activities are executed in a timely manner. Record all data in relation to Electrical & Mechanical maintenance, inspection, verification and repair activities in the site CMMS (IFS) for KPI and reporting purposes. Work within a high performing team culture, contributing appropriately to meetings and support the implementation of site strategy, production plans, continuous improvement projects, analysis of plant and equipment failures and the execution of the Asset Maintenance Strategy. Demonstrate behaviours in line with our diversity and inclusion aim, which is to create and promote a diverse and inclusive culture at William Grant & Sons where ideas, differences and views are respected and where all employees are encouraged to create their own personal legacy. Our Ideal Candidate Minimum 16 years of age and must pass a colour vision test approved by SOLAS. Grade D or "Achieved" in five subjects in the Department of Education & Skills Junior Certificate Examination or an approved equivalent The successful completion of an approved Pre-Apprenticeship course Must be a self-starter with a willingness to learn and attentive to detail. What we can offer you We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan. Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement. Private Healthcare Our employees can join a Group Personal Retirement Saving Account (PRSA). Employees contribute 5% of salary, the company contributes 10%. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues. Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of three times your annual basic salary. Product allowance so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands with your family and friends. Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost. Every employee has the opportunity to claim funding each year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated. Learning resources to help you be your best self.