Mechanic / Maintenance Fitter
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In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Job Description- 8413887023926;-8.29985904693604;Naval Dockyard , Haulbowline Island , Co. Cork , P24FY71
• Time served apprenticeship or City and Guilds or BTEC (CNC) in Engineering or equivalent.
Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role.The role would suit time served mechanics in the Heavy Vehicle, Motor, Construction, Marine or Agricultural Industry.
The position is a permanent, Non-Established State Industrial post based on a (net) 39 hours per week (full-time). The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 12 months. Continuation in employment in the position, once appointed, is subject to satisfactorily meeting the requirements of the position and performing the duties as directed.
Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit a completed and signed application form and copies of relevant certificates of attainment in support of their application. A short-listing assessment, on the basis of the information supplied in the applications, may be used by the Department to select those applicants who are to be invited to attend for competitive interview.
For full vacancy details, vacancy information booklet and application form please see: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-defence/organisation-information/job-vacancies/Please review the vacancy information booklet before completing your application.
Eligibility to compete and certain restrictions on eligibilityCitizenship Information:
Candidates must, by the date of application, be; (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or
(b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
(c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
(d) A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4 visa(1); or a Stamp 5 visa
Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp4 EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent.
To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer
Competition Reference 03/2026
Closing date 5.00pm Friday 26 June 2026
Time served apprenticeship or City & Guilds or BTEC (CNC) in Engineering or equivalent. Time served apprenticeship or City & Guilds or BTEC (CNC) in Engineering or equivalent.- Sector:
- Not Required
Candidate Requirements
Essential- Minimum Experienced Required (Years):
- Minimum Qualification:Level 6 (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate)
- Ability Skills:Analytical, Communications, Manual, Skilled Trade(s)
- Competency Skills:Decision Making, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management