Multiskilled Craftworker
It is a really exciting time to be a part of the maintenance teams at our Workshops and Depots in Dublin, Drogheda, Limerick and Portlaoise. Significant expansion plans have brought the requirement to further invest in our people.
We are seeking applications from qualified Electricians, Mechanics, Fitters and Vehicle Body Repair Craftworkersfor a number of roles across the above-mentioned locations.
Please see the attached promotional video to learn more about our Workshops / Depots and the role of Multiskilled Craftworker.
Just some of the benefits of joining Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail include:
- Competitive salary
- Permanent role offering (subject to appropriate probationary period)
- Income Protection policy
- Pension and Welfare schemes
- A recently implemented pay and productivity agreement which provides for pay certainty – including year on year increases and productivity arrangements - until 2026
- Wellbeing Programme
- Reduced Fares on the network
- Further educational support programmes in place
- Supportive and progressive Work Life Balance initiatives
- Potential future progression to varied and interesting career paths
- Best practice on the job training in our modern high performance Depots
- Contributing to our commitment to ensure rail becomes the greenest mode of domestic travel
The essential requirements for these roles are:
- FETAC Level 6 accreditation or equivalent including but not limited to Solas (formally FÁS) apprenticeship or City and Guilds apprenticeship
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the trade area post apprenticeship or relevant experience within a similar industry
- Applicants will be cross-skilled and will be required to work on all vehicle systems and components on various train fleets in a busy environment
- Proven experience in maintenance of electrical systems, industrial equipment or transport equipment (Electrical Craftworker only)
- Ability to read drawings, follow detailed work instructions and procedures
- Interest in ensuring quality of work standards are high / Strong attention to detail
- Problem solving / fault finding skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Strong numerical ability
At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion in all that we do. This starts with how we recruit people. It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to ensure an even playing field for all.
We will strive to provide reasonable accommodation to all candidates where required and requested. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.