Niall Russell Engineering LTD currently have a position for an Apprentice Fitter to join their progressive team. On completion of this four-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified maintenance fitter, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft in Maintenance Fitting. You will earn a salary while you learn, get a formal contract of employment, and gain a recognized qualification

What the programme looks like:
• 4-year structured programme of on-the-job experience and off the job in college
• Based in a factory environment learning about different areas of the operation
• Experience of working within fast paced sites and environments
• A framework of professional training modules
• Regular performance feedback and personal development planning
• Apprentice rates will apply

Key tasks/responsibilities will include:
• Work with drilling and milling machines and welding plants
• Work with a variety of specialised tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders
• Install, service, maintain, and rectify faults of machine tools, power and production equipment
• Dismantle, repair or make and fit new parts when performing plant maintenance
• Monitor conditions using modern maintenance techniques

Entry requirements:
• Grade D in five subjects in the Department of Education & Skills Junior Certificate Examination or an approved equivalent, or

What we are looking for in a candidate:
• Passion and motivation to start and develop a career within the Manufacturing industry
• Willing to take on responsibility from day one
• Flexible in approach to working styles, shifts and roles
• Eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland for the full duration of the placement
• Must be fluent in English
• Confident communicator – able to tailor communication style according to the audience
• Enthusiastic and open-minded in getting the most out of the programme
• Sensitive to diverse working teams and environments