Company Description
Writech Fire Protection designs, installs, and maintains high-performance fire protection systems that protect people, property, and critical operations across a wide range of industries. With over 40 years of experience, Writech is recognised as a leading fire sprinkler specialist across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, trusted by major contractors and global brands. We provide complete fire protection solutions including design, engineering, project delivery, commissioning, certification, servicing, and 24/7 emergency support. Our projects span sectors including data centres, residential developments, pharmaceuticals, industrial facilities, logistics, healthcare, and commercial construction. At Writech, we focus on innovation, reliability, safety, and long-term career development for our people.
Role Description
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Service Technician with Mechanical Background to join our Mullingar-based Service Team. This is a full-time, on-site and field-based role covering nationwide service work, with a strong focus on Dublin and surrounding regions. The Mullingar base is used for parts collection, planning, reporting, and support. This role involved inspections, testing, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of fire protection systems and associated control systems across customer sites nationwide mainly in Leinster.
You will be required to travel daily and operate from our Mullingar base for parts collection, planning, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Mechanical servicing and maintenance of fire protection systems
- Inspect pumps, valves, sprinkler systems, and associated equipment
- Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs
- Complete preventative maintenance programmes
- Support installation and commissioning teams when required
- Maintain accurate service records and reports
- Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards
- Use Mullingar base for parts, planning, and reporting
Qualifications & Experience
- Mechanical qualification or trade background (essential)
- Experience in mechanical maintenance or service work
- Strong fault-finding and repair skills
- Ability to work independently on site
- Understanding of mechanical systems and hydraulics advantageous
- IT skills for reporting systems
- Full clean driving licence required
What We Offer
- Full training and support
- Immediate start available
- Company Vehicle
- Career progression opportunities
- Long-term stability in a growing company
- On-Site Gym
Company Description
Writech Fire Protection designs, installs, and maintains high-performance fire protection systems that protect people, property, and critical operations across a wide range of industries. With over 40 years of experience, Writech is recognised as a leading fire sprinkler specialist across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, trusted by major contractors and global brands. We provide complete fire protection solutions including design, engineering, project delivery, commissioning, certification, servicing, and 24/7 emergency support. Our projects span sectors including data centres, residential developments, pharmaceuticals, industrial facilities, logistics, healthcare, and commercial construction. At Writech, we focus on innovation, reliability, safety, and long-term career development for our people.
Role Description
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Service Technician with Electrical Background to join our Mullingar-based Service Team. This is a full-time, on-site and field-based role covering nationwide service work, with a strong focus on Dublin and surrounding regions. The Mullingar base is used for parts collection, planning, reporting, and support. This role involved inspections, testing, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of fire protection systems and associated control systems across customer sites nationwide mainly in Leinster.
You will be required to travel daily and operate from our Mullingar base for parts collection, planning, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, inspect, and maintain fire protection and sprinkler systems
- Diagnose faults and complete on-site repairs
- Carry out preventative maintenance visits
- Respond to breakdowns and call-outs when required
- Complete service reports and digital documentation accurately
- Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards
- Liaise professionally with customers and internal teams
- Use Mullingar base for parts, planning, and reporting
Qualifications & Experience
- Electrical qualification (essential)
- Experience in electrical maintenance or field service
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Understanding of electrical control systems
- Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
- IT literacy for reporting systems
- Full clean driving licence required
What We Offer
- Full training and support
- Immediate start available
- Company Vehicle
- Career progression opportunities
- Long-term stability in a growing company
- On-Site Gym
Writech are an internationally recognised leader in Fire Protection Systems. We are internationally approved to Design, Manufacture, Install, Service & Commission to all standards & have Award Winning expertise in Fire Sprinkler Protection, Foam enhanced Fire Protection, Gas Protection, Firewater Mist Protection, Insert Gas Protection & Special Hazard Fire Protection.
THE ROLE
This is a fully site-based role hybrid / office initially for training etc, requiring a visible health and safety presence at all times. The EHS Officer will play a key role in maintaining and promoting a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, and supporting training and onboarding initiatives for employees and contractors.
Your primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to, Health & Safety Oversight, maintain a visible presence on site, monitoring safety practices and ensuring compliance with site-specific and statutory health and safety regulations. Assist in the preparation and delivery of induction and training sessions for new employees and contractors. Reinforce health and safety procedures on site, making safety a consistent and visible part of daily operations. Assisting in the preparation of training sessions and on-site preparation of all new employees or contractors, assist in the delivery of toolbox talks and encourage a solid safety culture on the job. Assist with implementation of H&S initiatives and improvement plans. Provide assistance across other projects as required, may require international travel.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Health, Safety & Environment qualification, or related discipline or working towards
- Strong commitment to health and safety, with the ability to maintain a visible and proactive presence on site.
- Ability to compile information and present findings
- Working Knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point and advantage
- Excellent interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Detail Oriented with strong problem – Solving Abilities
- Full Irish Drivers Licence
- Train the Trainer Qualification
- First aid Certificate
- Fire Warden Certificate
- Manual handling
- Promote and maintain a positive HSEQ culture and safe work environment in conjunction with the Writech Health & Safety Statement.
- Proactively engage in all quality initiatives while ensuring best practice standards are promoted and maintained.
- Ensure all written documentation is accurate, timely and legible, keeping all records up to date at all times.
- Conduct investigations into incidents and near misses, providing recommendations for preventive actions
- Maintain accurate records of safety-related documentation and reports
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Company Description
Writech Fire Protection designs, installs, and maintains high-performance fire protection systems that protect people, property, and critical operations across a wide range of industries. With over 40 years of experience, Writech is recognised as a leading fire sprinkler specialist across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, trusted by major contractors and global brands. We provide complete fire protection solutions including design, engineering, project delivery, commissioning, certification, servicing, and 24/7 emergency support. Our projects span sectors including data centres, residential developments, pharmaceuticals, industrial facilities, logistics, healthcare, and commercial construction. At Writech, we focus on innovation, reliability, safety, and long-term career development for our people.
Role Description
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Service Technician to join our Mullingar-based Service Team. This is a full-time, on-site and field-based role covering nationwide service work, with a strong focus on Dublin and surrounding regions. The Mullingar base is used for parts collection, planning, reporting, and support. The role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing fire protection systems, sprinkler systems, and associated equipment in line with company and industry standards.
You will be required to travel daily to customer sites and must hold a full clean driving licence.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, inspect, and maintain fire protection and sprinkler systems
- Diagnose faults and complete on-site repairs
- Carry out preventative maintenance visits
- Respond to breakdowns and call-outs when required
- Complete service reports and digital documentation accurately
- Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards
- Liaise professionally with customers and internal teams
- Use Mullingar base for parts, planning, and reporting
Qualifications & Experience
- Mechanical or Electrical background preferred
- Experience in maintenance or field service roles
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently on customer sites
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Technical qualification or equivalent experience
- Ability to read technical drawings
- Basic IT skills
- Full clean driving licence required
What We Offer
- Full training and support
- Immediate start available
- Company Vehicle
- Career progression opportunities
- Long-term stability in a growing company
- On-Site Gym
Writech is an internationally recognised leader in Fire Protection Systems, and we are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Engineer to join our team. As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific engineering projects. You will work closely with other Project Engineers, Technical Design Leads, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
THE ROLE
- Act as a liaison between engineers, architects, and stakeholders to interpret design intent and incorporate feedback.
- Facilitate regular coordination meetings to ensure alignment across disciplines.
- Collaborate with design teams to integrate structural designs into project models.
- Resolve design conflicts to maintain project consistency and quality.
- Stay updated on Revit, BIM practices, and engineering software advancements to enhance design efficiency.
- Maintain thorough documentation of design processes, changes, and updates in Revit.
- Generate reports and schedules from Revit models to support project management.
- Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets with management.
- Oversee project execution, resource management, and delivery of project milestones.
- Monitor progress, make adjustments, and communicate status to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Manage risks and address potential issues before they impact project delivery.
- Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers for timely materials and equipment delivery.
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance.
- Mentor junior project engineers as needed.
- At least two years of experience in project engineering or related field
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred
- Minimum 2-year Fire and Sprinkler experience
- Strong Technical Skills and experience in Fire Protection Systems design and Installation
- Excellent Project Management skills, including the ability to plan, organise and manage resources to achieve project goals.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, project team members, and senior Management.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to overcome project challenges.
- Experience with Project Management software such as MS Project or similar tools.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The Writech Group are an internationally recognised leader in Fire Protection Systems. We are internationally approved to Design, Manufacture, Install, Service & Commission to all standards & have Award Winning expertise in Fire Sprinkler Protection, Foam enhanced Fire Protection, Gas Protection, Firewater Mist Protection, Insert Gas Protection & Special Hazard Fire Protection.
THE ROLE
The Project Lead will support the Project Engineering team in enhancing our Project Management activities. The Project Lead will be responsible for leading, coaching, mentoring, training and supporting a team of Project Engineers to maximise their full potential, implementing training and coaching programme to fulfil operational requirements in line with Company strategy, policies, procedures and processes, manage the recruitment, onboarding, performance management, retention, employee engagement and learning development of team members within the Project Management section of your Department.
Hours: 37 hrs per week.
Days: Monday – Friday.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum of 10+ years working experience as Senior Project Engineer/ Project Manager
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office skills, knowledge of sprinkler systems/designs and AutoCAD and Revit software
- Demonstrated skills in Project Management
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize work and manage challenging workload.
- Flexible, adaptable and can-do attitude to work
- Proven record of building and sustaining effective and professional working relationships; being a trusted advisor to colleagues
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, and reliability skills.
- Six Sigma – Lean
- PRINCE or similar Project Management Qualification
- LPCB - Basic, Intermediate and FHC Exams
- Train the Trainer or similar Qualification
- First Aid & Fire Warden Certified
- Manage and lead Project Engineers overseeing multiple projects from design to commissioning and collaborating and supporting the Commercial, Design and Service teams.
- Development and updating of Design SOP’s, Manuals, Procedures for your Department in line with legislative, regulatory, Company and Client requirements.
- Schedule and plan for upcoming works and provide updates to relevant Departments to ensure project resources are available when required.
- Ensure all projects are tracked, monitored, planned and progress updated in relevant project management schedules and systems.
- Review and analyse reports in Structures and all project data is up to date for accurate invoicing and billing.
- Develop and implement standard designs and project tools used to build efficiencies in project execution.
- Review all drawings as per code - provide succession development training of staff to upskill their abilities to do same.
Writech is an internationally recognized leader in Fire Protection Systems, and we are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Engineer to join our team. As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific engineering projects. You will work closely with other Project Engineers, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the execution of engineering projects, including managing resources and ensuring project deliverables are met
- Ensure that all project activities comply with company policies, procedures, and quality standards
- Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure project goals are met
- Communicate project status to stakeholders, including clients, project team members, and senior management
- Manage project risks and issues, identifying and addressing potential problems before they impact project delivery
- Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment
- At least two years of experience in project engineering or related field
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred
- Minimum 2 years Fire and Sprinkler experience, preferably in Ireland and UK
Writech are an internationally recognised leader in Fire Protection Systems. We are internationally approved to Engineer, Design, Manufacture, Install, Service and Commission to all standards & have Award Winning expertise in Fire Sprinkler Protection, Foam enhanced Fire Protection, Gas Protection, Firewater Mist Protection, Insert Gas Protection & Special Hazard Fire Protection.
THE ROLE
As a Revit Technician, you will work closely with our high-profile client base to produce detailed Revit drawings for fire protection sprinkler systems. You will assist the design team in creating accurate 2D and 3D drawings for Electrical and Mechanical installation work, ensuring that all drawings adhere to the highest quality standards and procedures. You will also assist in updating and revising drawings based on feedback from the Operations and Installation teams. This role involves maintaining project documentation and supporting the team in meeting project deadlines and client expectations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design fire protection sprinkler systems for high-profile clients.
- Produce REVIT drawings for Electrical and Mechanical installation work.
- Ensure that standards are adhered to and that drawings produced are of the highest quality, all in accordance with Q.A. procedures.
- Creating Hydraulic Calculations using industry-approved software.
- Planning project programs/scheduling.
- Preparing submittals.
- Work closely with the Operations and Installation teams to communicate, problem solve and update drawings for all coordination and design issues.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Service Technician
Cork, Site Based, Ireland
Posted 5 months ago
Writech are an internationally recognised leader in Fire Protection Systems. We are internationally approved to Design, Manufacture, Install, Service & Commission to all standards & have Award Winning expertise in Fire Sprinkler Protection, Foam enhanced Fire Protection, Gas Protection, Firewater Mist Protection, Insert Gas Protection & Special Hazard Fire Protection. The Role:
THE ROLE
We are currently seeking a Service Technician to join our growing Service Team, to be based in the South of Ireland. This role will primarily support sites in Cork and the wider southern region, with flexibility required for nationwide travel and occasional overseas assignments to support Writech’s international operations. This is a hands-on role suited to individuals who are mechanically or electrically minded, with a strong focus on customer service, servicing, maintaining and fault-finding across mechanical piping systems, electrical control systems, and fire pump installations.
Key Responsibilities
· Maintenance and inspection of pump units and alarm valve arrangements onsite.
· Fault finding and installation of control wiring systems and panels.
· Stripping and overhauling of pumps and alarm valves.
· Fault finding and installation of pumps, engines, and motors.
· Filling out a report after each site visit on a Company iPad.
· Compile detailed work orders and identify items requiring repair or follow-up works
· Ensure all works are completed in compliance with relevant fire protection standards, health & safety requirements and company procedures
· Participate in an on-call rota, including evening, weekend and emergency call-outs as required
· Travel across the South of Ireland, with flexibility to travel nationwide and occasionally internationally to support overseas Writech sites
Essential Criteria
- Full clean driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months
- Flexibility to work overtime, stay away from home when required, and participate in an on-call rota
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills with a flexible, adaptable and proactive attitude
- Excellent time management, attention to detail and reliability
- Competent in the use of digital tools for reporting and documentation
- Previous experience as a Service Technician
- Experience working with fire protection systems, pumps, pipework, engines or control panels
- Familiarity with site-based service environments
- Monday to Friday
- On-call rota including some weekend availability
- Overtime and flexible working required depending on site and operational needs
- Competitive salary
- Company Van
- Bike to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellness programme
- Company events