Mechanical Installation Fitter / Installer

Mechanical Fitter / Installer

Role Title \& Summary

Electro Automation is growing, and we’re looking for a hands-on Mechanical Fitter / Installer to join our team of skilled technicians and electricians.

This is a varied, practical role involving the installation, fitting, adjustment and commissioning of a wide range of automated access and security systems.

If you’re mechanically minded, confident with tools and drawings, enjoy solving problems and like working on different sites and projects, you’ll feel right at home with us.

About Us – Electro Automation Group

Electro Automation Group is one of Ireland’s leading providers of automation, access control and integrated security solutions.

Founded in 1984, we design, supply, install and maintain systems including automated gates and doors, barriers, turnstiles, parking systems, CCTV and integrated access control solutions.

With a growing team of professionals across Ireland and the UK, we work on projects across a wide range of commercial, industrial and residential environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are the same. You’ll be installing and working with a wide range of mechanical and automated systems across customer sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Installing and fitting automated gates, doors, barriers, parking systems and associated mechanical equipment
• Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics and specifications
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Working with fabricated steel, aluminium and other mechanical components
• Preparing, fitting and adjusting components to ensure correct alignment and operation
• Carrying out mechanical installation, testing and commissioning
• Troubleshooting mechanical issues and identifying practical solutions on site
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure installations meet the required standards
• Working closely with electricians, engineers and other technicians to complete projects
• Making sure work is completed safely, accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining tools, equipment and the company vehicle to a high standard
• Representing Electro Automation professionally when working at customer sites

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with strong mechanical instincts, practical experience and a genuine interest in technical installation work.

You may have a background in:

• Mechanical Fitting
• Steel Fabrication
• Welding
• Sheet Metalwork
• Mechanical Installation
• Engineering Maintenance
• Industrial Installation
• Similar hands-on mechanical or engineering environments

A relevant mechanical trade qualification would be an advantage, but practical experience, technical ability and the right attitude are equally important.

To be successful, you’ll need to be:

• Experienced in mechanical fitting, fabrication or installation
• Comfortable reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and schematics
• Confident using hand and power tools
• Able to measure, align, adjust and fit components accurately
• Competent and safe when using relevant cutting or workshop equipment
• Strong at practical problem-solving and mechanical fault finding
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider technical team
• Safety-conscious when working on active customer sites
• Reliable, organised and willing to take ownership of your work
• Comfortable travelling to customer sites across the region
• Keen to learn and develop your technical skills

Previous experience with automated gates, doors, barriers, access systems or similar equipment would be an advantage, but full product training will be provided.

What You’ll Get

• Fully equipped company van
• Company phone and laptop
• Lunch Allowance
• Full training across the Electro Automation product range
• Opportunity to develop your mechanical and technical skillset
• Varied site-based work — no two installations are the same
• Support from an experienced team of technicians, electricians and engineers
• A progressive working environment where practical skills and initiative are valued
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing engineering business
• Pension contribution
• Death in Service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Active Sports \& Social Committee and staff events

Why Join Electro Automation?

At Electro Automation, you won’t be doing the same job in the same place every day.

You’ll work on different projects, with different customers and a wide range of mechanical and automated systems. One day you could be installing an automated gate; the next you could be working on a barrier, access system or bespoke mechanical installation.We’re a well-established business with ambitious plans for continued growth, and we’re looking for people who want to learn, contribute and build a career with us.

If you’re mechanically minded, practical, technically curious and take pride in doing a job properly, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join the Electro Automation team. Contact our Group Recruitment Business Partner [email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From €40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Food allowance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person