Mechanical Maintenance Technician/Fitter
Application Deadline: 11 July 2025
Department: Waste Oil Production
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Portlaoise
Description
At Enva we are committed to Recycling and Resource Recovery; it forms the basis of our business strategy and our values. We recover waste products to provide either a second life, such as the production of energy or, in many cases, full closed-loop recycling solutions. Our dedication to developing new and innovative products and solutions and extending the lifecycle of the world's resources is driving our business forward, saving energy and saving resources. Enva operates across the UK and Ireland. In Ireland Enva currently employs 340 employees working across 9 locations across RoI and NI.The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.
Key Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:- Installation, maintenance and servicing of plant & equipment including (but not limited to) pumps, oil burners, dosing systems, pipework and related services.
- Support the installation of new projects.
- Maintaining and servicing plant, machinery, pipework, pumps and equipment on site
- Assisting in new equipment installation and maintenance at other associated Enva/ customer sites
- Maintaining relevant records accurately and in a timely manner in relation to the above
- To carry out checks, inspections and audits as directed
- To conduct your duties in accordance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the company’s waste licence
- To adhere to the company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times
- To ensure that housekeeping is kept to a high standard around the site and that all activities comply with health and safety requirements.
- To communicate any concerns which may affect operational process to the Production Manager immediately.
- To attend meetings, training courses etc. as required
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities, suggest and where relevant implement solutions.
- To be willing to work flexibly and to carry out other duties as may be requested including over time.
- Report any non-conformances and support corrective action activities.
- Support other teams/departments as required.
- To act courteously and communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, Enva personnel and other personnel encountered within your role.
- To foster and develop good customer and public relations at all times and to portray a professional image of the company.
- To report for work in a timely manner and to conduct work as scheduled to company and customer satisfaction.
- To work within the instructions and procedures of the Company’s systems as directed by your manager or other management as appropriate.
- To conduct all duties in a constructive, efficient and productive manner at all times.
- To act diligently and professionally in the interests of the Company.
- To report any personal circumstances that would affect your ability to legally perform your duties.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Mechanical background such as mechanical fitter, maintenance fitter (MAMF), etc.
- Qualified fitter or sufficient mechanical maintenance experience required, i.e. Fás/ City & Guilds or equivalent mechanical time-served Apprenticeship with Junior and Senior Trades an advantage.
- Relevant/ practical/ hands-on experience in the areas outlined, ideally in a manufacturing/ production environment within medium/heavy industrial industry.
- Experience with equipment such pumping equipment, oil burners and hydraulic & pneumatic equipment.
- Welding, drilling and grinding experience.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to perform repairs and maintenance on both a reactive and planned basis, and flexibility to meet business needs and customer demands.
- Full clean driving licence essential
- Good communication skills
Job Benefits
Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs, we want to grow our business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of the talent that is increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet we all share. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential.Examples of Company Benefits:
- A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
- A competitive holiday allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Life Insurance.
- Bike2Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
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