The Position
The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates, for a fixed term of four years, for an Apprentice Fitter Mechanic based in the Machinery Yard, Lifford. 
Background
Our apprentices are trained to the highest possible technical standards and acquires, amongst many other skills, the ability to maintain the various systems associated with modern Public Service vehicles and Construction Plant. This includes training on various day to day repairs and preventative maintenance tasks, in addition to vehicle diagnostics/fault finding with some of the most advanced systems of its kind in place.

The apprenticeship normally comprises of seven phases, three off the job and four on the job. During all of these phases you are assessed on a structured ongoing basis. On the job training takes place with Donegal County Council during phases 1, 3, 5, 7, and off the job training phase 2, 4, 6 is designated by SOLAS.

The successful candidate will be required to register with SOLAS within two weeks of commencement and pass all phases of the apprenticeship programme.

The apprentice may be required at the discretion of Donegal County Council to undertake addtional training as determined from time to time.
Duties
Core aspect and duties of the apprenticeship

• Learning and developing new craft-related skills, knowledge and competencies.
• Repairing plant and equipment both in workshop and onsite.
• Working with and learning from experienced Craftsperson’s and developing team skills.
• Comply with all Health and Safety requirements.
• Working with machines and mechanical equipment and a wide range of hand and power tools and measuring devices.
• Accepting responsibility for the quality of own work.
• Being physically active and work in all weather conditions.
• Using the special service tools, materials and equipment.
• Reading and interpreting technical instructions and diagrams.
• Ability to review and study plant maintenance manuals.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic systems.
• Dismantling, examining and re-assembling mechanical systems and components.
• Testing electrical and electronic systems and components.
• Record and communicate accurate work records or reports.
• Development of good communication skills to ensure accurate information gathering.
• Taking responsibility for own learning, including the allocation of study time.
• Passing all phase exams ( theory, practical’s, skills demonstrations)
• Other Duties
• Carry out the duties & tasks as assigned and supervised by the Fitter Foreman in the Machinery Yard or his nominee.
• Carry out house keeping duties such as cleaning and tidying in the workshop area and around the yard depot.
• Be responsible for the safe keeping of all store parts and equipment.
• Assist in the inspecton of vehicles and plant, and related equipment, determine and carry out necessary maintenance work on vehicles and plant, including, welding, body repair and use of diagnostics equipment.
• Assist in the repair work, at off-site locations, including responding to road side breakdowns.
• Comply with the Machinery Yards vehicle management system including record keeping and attending training.
• Assist in the maintainance of records, on all repairs and work performed. Track service dates, and warranties for all council vehicles, and fully adhere to any management system that is in place.
• Comply with the relevant Donegal County Council’s Health and Safety management system

Donegal County Council