Careers with Writech
- Driver's Licence (required)
- 3 Year Service Engineer Experience (required)
- 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 of report for each visit to site on iPad.
- Compiling detailed work orders for items requiring repair onsite.
- Installation fitting and manufacturing of small piping systems.
- Minimum 1 year experience in an EHS management role.
- Minimum 2years’ experience working across multiple construction sites.
- Professional certifications in H&S
- Full clean driving licence.
- Solid knowledge of HSE legislation and regulations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to prioritise work and manage challenging workload.
- Flexible and adoptable attitude to work.
- Batchelors Degree in Occupational Safety & Welfare at Work.
- Mental Health First Aid Certified.
- Manual Handling Train the Trainer or similar Qualification.
- Contributes to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Health, Safety & Wellbeing policies, processes, and procedures in collaboration with management and relevant stakeholders.
- Implement and coordinate EHS internal audits and inspection programmes to demonstrate compliance with regulation, standards, and procedures.
- Attend site safety meetings and conduct safety audits on sites.
- Manage EHS & Wellbeing improvement actions that are applicable to all sites.
- Monitor, evaluate, and initiate actions to eliminate incident frequency, focusing on workforce and management engagement.
- Ensure EHS incidents are effectively reported, investigated and actions implemented in accordance with regulatory, Customer and Writech requirements.
- Conduct and continually review compliance training gap analysis and organise training courses including the evaluation of these courses.
- Electrical Qualification & experience.
- Minimum of 3+ years working experience in construction industry
- Demonstrated skills in Electrical works and technical ability preferably in Fire Protection Industry
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise 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 and site personnel
- Excellent working knowledge of electrical regulations
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, and reliability skills.
- Experience of working with a mechanical and electrical contractor
- Train the Trainer or similar Qualification
- First Aid & Fire Warden Certified.
- Installation of all electrical components as per electrical wiring regulations, testing verification and commissioning of installations where required.
- You may be required to support with site based activities.
- Electrical installation of various alarm valve skids and pumphouses for client sites.
- Testing of various alarm valve skids and modular pumphouses.
- Electrical maintenance works carried out throughout Writech HQ where required.
- Liaise with onsite Supervisors, Project Engineers, contractors, client Managers, etc. to ensure Client satisfaction is upheld and schedule of works is completed as per timelines.
- Cross department collaboration to ensure successful completion of tasks to the standards required.
- Develop and implement electrical component checklists and pick lists in conjunction with Project Engineers and Designers.
- Provide support and guidance to Project Engineers and Designers on electrical installation policies and procedures.
- Update and revise Company Electrical Manuals, SOP’s, Work Instructions in a timely manner when required.
- Provide on the job coaching, mentoring and training on electrical processes to colleagues when requested.
- Collaboration with Site Supervisors, Design, Engineering and Assembly Mechanical teams to ensure job completion as per client specifications.
- Complete any training provided and be open to learning and continual improvement.
- Report all accidents, incidents or near misses immediately to your Direct Manager through the App.
- Complete daily timesheet in the Writech App.
- Submit positive/constructive feedback regularly into the Writech Feedback App.
- Wear the required PPE at all the times.
- Submit good catches or safety positive feedback regularly into the H&S Incident Reports section of the Feedback App.
- Keeping up to date on all current and future changes of electrical regulations where relevant to the role and implement changes as part of operational excellence.
- Other adhoc electrical requests as required by the business.
- 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.
- Excellent safety practices in a construction environment
- Previous experience on construction sites
- Safe Pass Card & Manual Handling Certificate (Theory & Practical Assessment) issued by QQI Qualified Trainer
- Must be comfortable working at heights and confined spaces.
- Must be flexible and available for overtime and stay aways depending on site location.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven record of building and sustaining effective and professional working relationships
- Ability to prioritise work and manage challenging workload
- Flexible, adaptable, problem solving and can-do attitude to work
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, and reliability skills
- Positive, ambitious and enthusiastic with the ability to work well under pressure and within a strict deadline environment.
- Relevant trade qualification an advantage
- Full Drivers Licence for a minimum of 12months
- Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)
- Abrasive Wheel Training
- CSCS Slinger and Signaller (Banksman)
- CSCS Telescopic Handler Operation (Teleporter)
- CSCS Mobile Scaffold Access Tower
- Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
- Forklift Ticket.
- Assemble and install Fire Protection Sprinkler systems, pipework and fittings as per Company’s standard operating procedures and in-house training
- Work as part of a team under the supervision of Installation Forepersons
- Be open to learning and continual improvement
- Attend industry and health & safety training courses as required
- Responsible for reporting any Health, Safety & Wellbeing related incidents to responsible persons
- Complete assigned assembly and installation tasks within given timeframes
- Adherence to Company, Client, Site specific policies and procedures
- Ad hoc tasks as requested by Management.
- Excellent safety practices in a construction environment
- Previous experience on construction sites
- Safe Pass Card & Manual Handling Certificate (Theory & Practical Assessment) issued by QQI Qualified Trainer
- Must be comfortable working at heights and confined spaces.
- Must be flexible and available for overtime and stay aways depending on site location.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven record of building and sustaining effective and professional working relationships
- Ability to prioritise work and manage challenging workload
- Flexible, adaptable, problem solving and can-do attitude to work
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, and reliability skills
- Positive, ambitious and enthusiastic with the ability to work well under pressure and within a strict deadline environment.
- Relevant trade qualification an advantage
- Full Drivers Licence for a minimum of 12months
- Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)
- Abrasive Wheel Training
- CSCS Slinger and Signaller (Banksman)
- CSCS Telescopic Handler Operation (Teleporter)
- CSCS Mobile Scaffold Access Tower
- Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
- Forklift Ticket.
- Assemble and install Fire Protection Sprinkler systems, pipework and fittings as per Company’s standard operating procedures and in-house training
- Work as part of a team under the supervision of Installation Forepersons
- Be open to learning and continual improvement
- Attend industry and health & safety training courses as required
- Responsible for reporting any Health, Safety & Wellbeing related incidents to responsible persons
- Complete assigned assembly and installation tasks within given timeframes
- Adherence to Company, Client, Site specific policies and procedures
- Ad hoc tasks as requested by Management.
- Fluency in English is essential for this role
- Previous general operative experience is required
- Valid Manual Handling Certificate
- Excellent safety practices
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good attitude towards work colleagues
- Flexible regarding working hours and available for overtime when needed
- Some previous experience in workshop or metal fabrication considered a distinct advantage.
- To fabricate all associated works as per schedule in a timely manner
- To validate pick lists for associated works.
- To ensure the highest standards of quality is always maintained.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing necessary results.
- Unload deliveries from suppliers as required.
- Load and unload Writech vehicles for site deliveries and returns as required.
- To ensure the upkeep of the fabrication workshop is maintained at all times.
- Fluency in English is essential for this role
- Previous general operative experience is required
- Valid Manual Handling Certificate
- Excellent safety practices
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good attitude towards work colleagues
- Flexible regarding working hours and available for overtime when needed
- Some previous experience in installation of fire protection systems and pumphouses considered a distinct advantage.
- Ability to groove and thread different pipe sizes
- Forklift licence or previous experience.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings.
- First Aid & or Fire Warden Certified.
- Fabrication and assembly of all mechanical components for pre-fabricated modular installations
- Testing of various alarm valve skids and modular pumphouses.
- Liaise with onsite Supervisors, Project Engineers, contractors, client Managers, etc. to ensure Client satisfaction is upheld and schedule of works is completed as per timelines.
- Cross department collaboration to ensure successful completion of tasks to the standards required.
- Develop and implement mechanical component checklists and pick lists in conjunction with Project Engineers and Designers.
- Provide support and guidance to Project Engineers and Designers on mechanical installation policies and procedures.
- Update and revise Company manuals, SOP’s, Work Instructions in a timely manner when required.
- Provide on the job coaching, mentoring and training on mechanical processes to colleagues when requested.
- Collaboration with Site Supervisors, Design, Engineering and Assembly Electrical teams to ensure job completion as per client specifications.
- Complete any training provided and be open to learning and continual improvement.
- Report all accidents, incidents or near misses immediately to your Direct Manager through the App.
- Complete daily timesheet in the Writech App.
- Submit positive/constructive feedback regularly into the Writech Feedback App.
- Wear the required PPE at all the times.
- Submit good catches or safety positive feedback regularly into the H&S Incident Reports section of the Feedback App.
- Keeping up to date on all current and future changes of regulations where relevant to the role and implement changes as part of operational excellence.
- Other adhoc requests as required by the business.
- Promote and maintain a positive HSEQ culture and safe work environment in conjunction with the Writech Health and 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.
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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