Fitter Mechanic - Closing 11th November 2026

Limerick City and County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary and permanent vacancies for Fitter/Mechanic may be filled throughout the lifetime of the panel.

The Fitter/Mechanic shall be responsible for the effective and efficient maintenance, operation and repair of the Council’s vehicles, plant, machinery and other mobile or portable equipment, for which they are assigned maintenance, operation and repair responsibility and ensure the completion of such work in a safe manner. To carry out ancillary duties relating to the safety or hire of the aforementioned vehicles, plant, etc. To regularly inspect the Council’s machinery fleet and ensure a satisfactory standard of maintenance. The suitable candidate may be required to carry out these duties throughout Limerick and in particular to the Park Road Depot. All Specialised and Power Tools will be supplied for the role.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

(a)

hold the National Craft Certificate or equivalent, having completed a recognised apprenticeship and be a fully qualified Fitter/Mechanic

(b)

have a minimum five-year post apprenticeship experience working in a recognised garage, which should include experience of service and repair of commercial vehicles, including Heavy Goods Vehicles; diagnostics and electrical systems; overhaul of petrol and diesel engines, pumps and compressors etc; welding and fabrication capabilities or experience of an equivalent nature to the satisfaction of the Council

(c)

hold a current, clean, Category C driving licence

(d)

be competent in the use of Information Technology

Further information is available on our website