About Orona
Orona is a leading European business group in sustainable vertical transportation. With almost 60 years of experience, we deliver value for customers through our platform of products and services covering the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, modernization, refurbishment, and replacement of lifts and escalators in all market segments.
Our Business Model
Our cooperative business model is committed to people. Our team consists of 5,700 employees operating in 12 European countries, supplying complete lifts, escalators, and components to over 100 countries worldwide.
Irish Operations
Orona in Ireland provides national installation and service coverage from its regional offices. Our Irish team comprises nearly 140 full-time employees, offering a wealth of skill, knowledge, and local market experience.
Global Presence
We are part of the Orona Group (www.orona-group.com), a leading company in the lift sector worldwide. We operate in over 100 countries, with 300,000 lifts using our technology.
Apprentice Lift Engineer Role
We are seeking Apprentice Lift Engineers to join our Repairs and Install team in Limerick. As an Apprentice Lift Engineer, you will work with experienced Lift Engineers to learn and understand the company and requirements to become a qualified Lift Engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
* Complete a 4-year Electrical apprenticeship, supported through a structured in-house development programme in conjunction with SOLAS.
* Undertake a range of tasks suited to the current level of training and development in the lift industry.
* Attend SOLAS and complete coursework on time and to a high standard.
* Assist and liaise with Managers/Supervisors on relevant work activities.
* Understand and apply the electrical principles associated with lift installation and lift maintenance on all electrical equipment and systems.
* Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety practices in current legislation.
Benefits:
* We strive to be a great place to work.
* Apprentice salaries and allowances apply.
* A wide range of experiences and opportunities that will help you achieve your career and personal goals.
* Canteen.
* Free parking.
* Employee Assistant Programme.
Requirements:
* Be qualified to Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard.
* Submit an Ishihara colour vision test – it must be on the SOLAS form.