Hayes Mechanical Engineering Ltd is hiring three experienced pipe fitters for its operation in Drumminoe West, Ballintubber, Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland. The vacancy was posted on the official EURES portal on 20 October 2026. It is a full-time permanent position paying €36,605 per year, with a proposed start date of 13 November 2026. Applicants from all nationalities are welcome — non-EEA candidates need a valid Irish employment permit.
Experience: Minimum 2 years as a pipe fitter or in a similar role
Job Location: Drumminoe West, Ballintubber, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Education: No formal qualifications required — training provided on the job
Nationality: Open to all nationalities — non-EEA applicants must hold a valid Irish employment permit
Gender: Not specified
Age: Not specified
Vacancy: 3
Salary: €36,605 per annum (€703.94 per week)
Job Description
Hayes Mechanical Engineering Ltd, a construction-sector company based in County Mayo, is adding three experienced pipe fitters to its team. The role covers the full cycle of pipe work — assembling, installing, repairing and maintaining pipe systems, drains, gutters and ducts for water, gas, drainage, sewerage and HVAC systems. It is a permanent full-time position of 39 hours per week with a proposed start on 13 November 2026. Notably, no formal qualification is demanded — the company provides training on the job, which keeps the door open for skilled hands learned through experience.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assemble, install, repair and maintain pipe systems, drains, gutters and ducts
- Examine blueprints and technical drawings to plan layouts and materials
- Measure, cut, thread, bend, join and install pipes, fittings and fixtures
- Lay clay, concrete and cast-iron pipes for sewers, drains and water mains
- Lay HDPE water mains, including welding and testing
- Operate soldering, welding and rigging equipment with metal-bending techniques
- Inspect and test installed systems using pressure gauges and hydrostatic testing
- Follow health and safety procedures for underground work
Desired Candidate Profile
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a pipe fitter or in a similar role
- Able to read and interpret technical drawings and isometric perspectives
- Knowledge of geometry, pipe measurement and pipeline installation techniques
- Experience laying deep foul and surface-water sewer pipes and building manholes
- Experience with HDPE water mains, including welding and testing
- Knowledge of health and safety hazards in underground work
- Non-EEA applicants must hold a valid Irish employment permit
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent — proposed start date 13 November 2026
Benefits
A permanent full-time contract with on-the-job training provided by the company.
How to Apply
This is an official EURES vacancy (vacancy ID 2475835, posted 20 October 2026). Apply by emailing your up-to-date CV to info@hayesmecheng.com — the email address given on the vacancy listing. No application deadline is stated, so apply as early as possible. No fee is charged at any stage.
EURES is the official European job mobility portal, and the listing requests no payments or private agent involvement. Never pay anyone for this job or for visa processing, and always verify the details on the official EURES listing before you apply.
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