Plumber | Limerick

Kirby Group Engineering
Limerick, Ireland
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior Industrial Plumber who has experience in large-scale projects and can work in a multidisciplinary team.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in industrial plumbing and a track record in pharmaceutical or data center projects
    — “experience working on industrial, pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or Data Center projects”
  • Individuals who thrive in collaborative, performance-driven environments with clear project timelines
    — “working as part of a multidisciplinary site team”
  • Professionals seeking long-term career growth and leadership development in a high-value engineering sector
    — “Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability”

Things to consider

  • The role demands adherence to strict safety and compliance standards, including permit-to-work procedures
    — “Comply with all site health, safety and environmental requirements, including permit-to-work procedures where applicable”
  • Candidates must be prepared for on-site work in Limerick, with no indication of remote flexibility
    — “We are seeking an experienced Industrial Plumber to join our team on a large-scale industrial project in Limerick”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with pressure testing and system checks in your resume and interview responses
    — “Carry out pressure testing, flushing and system checks as required”
  • Emphasize your ability to interpret technical drawings and follow project specifications accurately
    — “Read and interpret construction drawings, schematics and technical specifications”
  • Showcase your track record of completing projects on time and to budget in your application materials
    — “delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards”
  • Demonstrate your ability to coordinate with other trades and maintain a safe working environment
    — “Coordinate with other trades to ensure works are completed efficiently and safely”
  • Demonstrate your attention to detail and record-keeping habits, as these are valued traits
    — “Attentive to detail and record keeper”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • install and maintain plumbing systems
  • work on large-scale industrial projects
Typical background
trade background in Mechanical services3+ years of experience

Skills & requirements

Required

PlumbingPiping SystemsInstallationMaintenanceSafety Compliance

Preferred

Pharmaceutical ExperienceData Center Projects

Stack & domain

Industrial PlumbingPipework SystemsHot And Cold-water ServicesDrainage SystemsPiping MaterialsValvesPumpsFixturesSupportsConstruction DrawingsSchematicsTechnical SpecificationsPressure TestingFlushingSystem ChecksTeamworkCommunicationPlanningOrganisationInfluenceConscientiousnessDecision-makingAttention To DetailRecord KeepingResults OrientationResilienceSafe PassManual HandlingWorking At HeightsConstructionEngineeringPharmaceuticalsData CentersPower Transmission And Distribution

About the role

Original posting from Kirby Group Engineering via Greenhouse

Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years

To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.

To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.

To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.

To work with the best.

Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Plumber to join our team on a large-scale industrial project in Limerick. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and testing of plumbing and pipework systems, working as part of a multidisciplinary site team.

This role would suit a qualified plumber with experience working on industrial, pharmaceutical, manufacturing or large-scale construction projects.

To be considered you will have the following:

Candidates should have a trade background in Mechanical services.

Minimum of 3 years' experience in large scale industrial, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or Data Center projects.

Will have a current and up to date safe pass, manual handling, working at heights.

Key Responsibilities

Install, maintain and repair industrial plumbing and pipework systems.

Install hot and cold-water services, drainage systems and associated pipework.

Work with a range of piping materials and systems in accordance with project specifications.

Install valves, pumps, fixtures, supports and associated equipment.

Read and interpret construction drawings, schematics and technical specifications.

Measure, cut, fit and assemble pipework accurately.

Carry out pressure testing, flushing and system checks as required.

Identify and resolve installation issues in conjunction with supervisors and the wider project team.

Ensure installations are completed to the required quality standards and project specifications.

Coordinate with other trades to ensure works are completed efficiently and safely.

Complete works in line with project programmes and supervisor instructions.

Maintain a clean and safe working area.

Comply with all site health, safety and environmental requirements, including permit-to-work procedures where applicable.

Report defects, hazards or quality concerns to the relevant supervisor.

What Kirby look for in their employees:

Excellent communicator/strong interpersonal skills

Planner/Organised

Influencer

Conscientious

Decisive and action oriented

Team player

Attentive to detail and record keeper

Results oriented with the resilience to work under pressure

What We Offer

Competitive rates of pay.

Opportunity to work on some of Europe's leading industrial and technology projects.

Career progression and development opportunities.

Ongoing training and support.

A positive and safety-focused working environment.

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Source: Kirby Group Engineering careers (Greenhouse)

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