Liebherr Killarney

Career opportunities at the Killarney plant

Passion for technology, quality awareness in every detail, and clear customer orientation for products stimulate all activities of the global Liebherr Group. This ideology is also embodied by the workforce of Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. in its daily work.

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Careers with Liebherr at the Killarney location (Ireland).

Current job offers

Applicants can gain a brief overview of job vacancies worldwide or at the Killarney plant in the online job portal. Of course, we would also be happy if you were to send us a non job specific application. Qualified and motivated co-workers are always welcome at Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd.

Job vacancies at Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd.

Apprenticeship programme

Liebherr Container Cranes offer apprenticeships in the following disciplines:

Electrical – Include Electrical Pic (4 years)
Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter (MAMF) - Include Fitter Pic (4 years)
Metal Fabricator – Include Welding Pic (4 years)
Industrial Coating (3 years)

Apprenticeship programme

Liebherr Container Cranes offer traditional four-year apprenticeships in the following disciplines:

Electrical – Include Electrical Pic (4 years): Electrical apprentices are trained in all aspects of electrical engineering and installation. This includes high and low voltage systems, circuit theory, automation, PLC’s, IT technology, variable speed drive systems and the use of instrumentation. Skills gained include plant and machinery installation and start up, maintenance and repairs, including the servicing and assembly of machines at site.
Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter (MAMF) - Include Fitter Pic (4 years): MAMF (Fitter) apprentices are trained in plant and machinery installation, maintenance and repairs, fabrication of components, along with servicing and assembly of machines. Fitters are trained in the use of machines and processes involving integration of computer, electronic and programmable control systems.
Metal Fabricator – Include Welding Pic (4 years): Metal fabricators are trained in the fabrication and joining technologies of components for large steel structures. Processes such as MMA, MIG and MAG welding are a key part of the training.
Industrial Coating (3 years): The apprenticeship is three years long, at the end of which, the applicants will have an internationally recognised accreditation. Like all Liebherr apprenticeships it will have a blend of theoretical and practical elements with training delivered in the workplace as well as through classroom workshops and online learning modules. The theoretical element is a mixture of on-site tuition from Liebherr experts along with modules from providers, ICATS and Train the Painter. Both ICATS and Train the Painter are the world’s leading, industry recognised and accredited Industrial Coatings Applicator Training Programmes.

Benefits of a Liebherr apprenticeship

Dual qualification
Earn while you learn
Overseas work on Liebherr sites in 3rd and 4th year
Opportunities to go further in your study to become a Liebherr engineer
Apprentice exchange programme with our sister companies in Germany and Austria

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum requirement to be shortlisted for the apprenticeship programme?

You need to be at least 17 years old. The minimum requirement for the Electrical and MAMF (Fitter) Apprenticeships is 300 Leaving Certificate points / other relevant qualifications. There is no minimum requirement in for the Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship.

What is the duration of the apprenticeship programme?

Our apprenticeship programme runs for 4 years.

Where can I get more information?

Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn and visit Liebherr.com to find out more about Liebherr. Still have questions? You can contact us on [email protected]

Scholarship programme

The Liebherr Engineering Scholarship Programme provides a unique opportunity for Leaving Certificate and college students, to gain a 3rd level qualification in an engineering course of their choice. Upon successful completion, a graduate role in the company is assured subject to course result and interview.

Programme summary

Successful scholars must be enrolled on a Level 8 (honours degree) BEng in one of the following engineering disciplines: Mechanical | Structural | Electrical | Mechatronics | Automation. The programme is open to students of all third level institutions in Ireland. Successful applicants will have their college fees paid for the duration of their course, and will benefit from work placements, summer work, one-to-one tuition in Liebherr and the opportunity to progress into full time employment upon successful graduation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum requirement to be shortlisted for the scholarship programme?

You need be accepted onto an Engineering course which is eligible for this scholarship programme

What is the duration of the scholarship programme?

Our scholarship programme runs for the 4 years of the scholarship students chosen undergraduate programme of study. However current 3rd levels students are welcome to apply. In this instance the programme runs until the student has received their degree.

Where can I get more information?

Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn and visit Liebherr.com to find out more about Liebherr. Still have questions? You can contact us on [email protected].

Graduate recruitment

At Liebherr Container Cranes we are looking for exceptional graduates who can become the next generation of innovators and leaders to maintain and build on our position as a world leader in container handling equipment. Have you got what it takes to be part of the Liebherr team?

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Programme summary

The Graduate

Will hold a 2:1 or higher degree in engineering (mechanical, structural, electrical, mechatronics or automation) and is:

Flexible
Innovative
A critical and analytical thinker
A clear communicator
A team player

The Programme

Liebherr offer an extensive two year graduate programme featuring:

Extensive Induction programme
On the job learning
Mentoring & peer learning
Rotation
Travel opportunities
Project work

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum requirement to be shortlisted for the graduate programme?

There is a minimum requirement of a 2:1 Degree (Level 7 or 8 NFQ). If you hold a 2:2 in an Honours Degree and a 2:1 in a Postgraduate qualification (Level 9 NFQ) then your application will also be accepted.

How recently should I have graduated?

Our roles are aimed at new graduates who are looking for their first job. However, if you have more experience and would like a career at Liebherr Container Cranes, take a look at our open roles.

Do I need to have a specific degree to apply?

We are looking for graduates in Engineering, Business or Finance disciplines.

I need a work permit. Are you able to organise that for me?

It is a requirement that you are eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland. If you do not hold an appropriate work permit, regretfully we cannot take your application further.

When will I find out if I have been successful?

We will contact you as soon as possible after each stage of the recruitment process. The majority of our correspondence is through email, so please check your email regularly. Depending on your email security, our email may end up in your spam folder, please check this out if you haven’t heard from us.

What is the duration of the graduate programme?

Our graduate programme runs for 2 years.

Where can I get more information?

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Liebherr as an employer

One Passion. Many Opportunities. - our mission statement sums up what it means to work at Liebherr.

One thing unites us above all else: a passion for technology and exciting products. Find out what values Liebherr represents as an employer. Get an idea of the diverse opportunities at Liebherr.

Careers at Liebherr

Address

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd.

Fossa
Killarney, Co. Kerry
Ireland

Phone+353 64 6670-200

Careers contact

Scholarship programme contact details
Learning & Development Department

+353 646670200
[email protected]
Apprenticeship programme contact details
Learning & Development Department

+353 646670200
[email protected]

How to apply for a job here

Our careers contacts at each site will be happy to answer your questions. It’s really easy to upload your application documents to our jobs portal.

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