FLI Precast Solutions Careers

FLI Precast Solutions Ltd. are recruiting a Maintenance Electrician to join our busy and growing Maintenance team at our manufacturing facility in Kilnock, Ballon, Co. Carlow. This role is part of a wider team and reports to the Facilities and Maintenance Manager. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on the various equipment.
• Provide electrical and mechanical maintenance support to the operation of the manufacturing process and utility systems.
• Carry out preventive and predictive maintenance routines.
• Carry out all planned and unplanned maintenance in a timely manner reducing impact on production.
• Electrical installation of plant equipment and machinery on site and carrying out diagnostics and repair of malfunctioning equipment following schematic drawings and procedures in a safe and efficient manner.
• Carry out electrical service and electrical installation throughout the facility.
• Provide technical support.
• Plan and participate, where necessary, in co-ordination of project works and planned shutdowns.
• Support production team in achieving targets.
• Repairs to mechanical and control systems equipment including pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Co-operate and participate in training and development in cross-skilling and other job-related competencies.
• Minimal breakdown recovery time.
• Follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations on site.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Facilities and Maintenance Manager or their designees.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Electrical trade qualification essential.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar role.
• Mechanical/electrical background an advantage.
• Familiarity with planned preventative maintenance.
• Experience in industrial electrical installation an advantage.
• Experience in control panel wiring and systems an advantage.
• Team player with the ability to work on own initiative also.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 23 days annual leave.
• Day shift hours with fixed place of work.
• Company pension plan with matched employer contributions.
• Death in service benefit.
• Educational Assistance Program.

About FLI:

FLI Precast Solutions design and manufacture precast concrete elements for a variety of applications in the Data, Energy, Water and Aviation Industries in Ireland, UK and Europe. We provide a service to clients which allows traditional in-situ built concrete infrastructure such as large chambers, tanks, cable troughs, architectural retaining walls, piers and other heavy civils products to be manufactured off site within our three production halls at our twenty-two-acre plant in Ballon, Co. Carlow.

Or core values include prioritising safety, whilst providing both quality service and product through our focus on our people, teamwork and efficiency. FLI build relationships with clients by adding value through their creative approach to solving problems and delivering projects on time in a flexible, dependable, supportive and reliable manner. Our customers benefit from FLI’s depth of knowledge, range of experience and attention to detail in terms of working with clients to create solutions. FLI are focused on creating opportunities for personal and professional growth amongst our staff in order to continue responding and adapting to the ever-changing global marker and provide an exceptionable service level to our customers. We are committed to building trusting relationships with our staff, valuing their contribution to business success while also assisting them in reaching fulfilment of their personal and career objectives.

About FLI

Ballon is charming rural village at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains surrounded by archaeological attractions including motte and bailey, ringforts, cashels, standing stones and holy wells, and less than an hour drive from some of the stunning beaches and attractions of Wexford. The village is a 15-minute drive to Carlow town with its host of shops, restaurants and bars, 10 minutes from the nearest motorway, 60 minutes from Rosslare Harbour and 75 minutes from Dublin Airport making it easily accessible for domestic and overseas travel. 

FLI Precast Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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The successful candidate will hold ultimate accountability for overseeing all manufacturing, product handling and logistic activities, ensuring safe and timely adherence to specified quality standards and agreed-upon schedule. In the capacity of leading the operations department, the successful candidate will actively pursue FLI Precast Solutions’ objective of achieving zero accidents, dangerous occurrences, incidents and near misses. They will cultivate team engagement and collaboration to shape behaviours that align with the company’s core values. Moreover, the Manufacturing Operations Manager will optimise manufacturing output, promote continuous enhancements in efficiency, and wield influence over the company’s strategic direction taken by the company regarding optimal manufacturing methods and long-term workforce planning.

Organisational Structure:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Control all manufacturing and logistics operations, leading by example in health and safety and quality management, whilst ensuring legal compliance.
• Forecast, plan and execute manufacturing works to maximise output and commercial performance, whilst achieving contractual program dates.
• Collaborate proactively with Engineering and Contracts Managers to ensure manufacturing operations are optimised.
• Provide leadership through operational decision-making in the best interests of the business, maintaining a strong customer-orientated focus.
• Manage operations activity costs against agreed budget.
• Lead the operations management team, developing team members at all levels as part of succession planning process.
• Engage with clients on key projects where critical issues has been escalated.
• Analyse operations KPIs and develop continuous improvement initiatives to improve KPI performance.
• Provide input to shape company’s planning, policy and strategic decisions.
• Develop and implement long term and short-term manufacturing strategies for new products and markets.
• Work closely with HR to identify needs, threats and opportunities related to labour resourcing.
• Complete weekly report containing information related to previous weeks’ performance, business continuity risks identified and proposed action plan to mitigate these risks.
• Chair regular structured operations team meetings.
• Other reasonable duties which may be assigned by the Operations Director or his/her designees.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ prior experience in a production/manufacturing management role, preferably in a precast manufacturing or heavy construction products.
• Excellent leadership skills including the ability to motivate a team of people and perform the role with integrity and authenticity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relay information regarding Company goals and updates.  
• Proven organizational and time management abilities with ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
• Third-level qualification in business or people management desirable.
• Previous experience leading a team of people essential.
• Prior experience managing against departmental budgets desirable.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strategic and critical thinker.
• Approachable and impartial demeanor, with the ability to resolve conflict fairly and directly.
• Adequate understanding of HR risks and processes.
• Creativity and innovative thinking to develop new ideas and concepts.
• Ability to analyse and interpret performance data and figures. 
• Capability of understanding the industry’s bigger picture while not allowing long-term plans to impede on the everyday running of the production.
• Proficient in Microsoft package, in particular, Word and Excel. 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-related incentive scheme.
• 23 days annual leave.
• Company pension plan with matched employer contributions.
• Death in service benefit.
• Educational Assistance Programme.

About FLI

FLI Precast Solutions design and manufacture precast concrete elements for a variety of applications in the Data, Energy, Water and Aviation Industries in Ireland, UK and Europe. We provide a service to clients which allows traditional in-situ built concrete infrastructure such as large chambers, tanks, cable troughs, architectural retaining walls, piers and other heavy civils products to be manufactured off site within our three production halls at our twenty-two-acre plant in Ballon, Co. Carlow.

Or core values include prioritising safety, whilst providing both quality service and product through our focus on our people, teamwork and efficiency. FLI build relationships with clients by adding value through their creative approach to solving problems and delivering projects on time in a flexible, dependable, supportive and reliable manner. Our customers benefit from FLI’s depth of knowledge, range of experience and attention to detail in terms of working with clients to create solutions. FLI are focused on creating opportunities for personal and professional growth amongst our staff in order to continue responding and adapting to the ever-changing global marker and provide an exceptionable service level to our customers. We are committed to building trusting relationships with our staff, valuing their contribution to business success while also assisting them in reaching fulfilment of their personal and career objectives.

Ballon is charming rural village at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains surrounded by archaeological attractions including motte and bailey, ringforts, cashels, standing stones and holy wells, and less than an hour drive from some of the stunning beaches and attractions of Wexford. The village is a 15-minute drive to Carlow town with its host of shops, restaurants and bars, 10 minutes from the nearest motorway, 60 minutes from Rosslare Harbour and 75 minutes from Dublin Airport making it easily accessible for domestic and overseas travel. 

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FLI Precast Solutions Ltd. are recruiting a Civil Engineering Technician to join our busy and growing Production team. This role will report to the Production Manager. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review issued production drawings to determine reinforcement requirements for each precast unit.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding capacity, cost and lead time on materials.
• Agree optimum approach regarding insourcing/outsourcing with Production Manager.
• Place, track and manage orders placed with external suppliers.
• Record inventory of rebar received.
• Co-ordinate team of rebar sorting operatives to meet production requirements.
• Carryout monthly reinforcement stock takes.
• Support the Production Manager and Production Supervisors in the manufacture of precast units as per project schedule and department targets.
• Manage procurement and monitoring of steel and synthetic fibres.
• Follow all Health and Safety rules and regulations on site.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Civil Engineering qualification.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a similar role.
• Ability to read reinforcement drawings and schedules.
• Practical understanding of RC concrete construction.
• Ability to direct a small team.
• Team player with the ability to work on own initiative also.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong computer skill (MS Word, Excel, PDF Editor, AutoCAD DWG Viewer).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 23 days annual leave.
• Company pension plan with matched employer contributions.
• Death in service benefit.
• Educational Assistance Programme.

About FLI:

FLI Precast Solutions design and manufacture precast concrete elements for a variety of applications in the Data, Energy, Water and Aviation Industries in Ireland, UK and Europe. We provide a service to clients which allows traditional in-situ built concrete infrastructure such as large chambers, tanks, cable troughs, architectural retaining walls, piers and other heavy civils products to be manufactured off site within our three production halls at our twenty-two-acre plant in Ballon, Co. Carlow.

Or core values include prioritising safety, whilst providing both quality service and product through our focus on our people, teamwork and efficiency. FLI build relationships with clients by adding value through their creative approach to solving problems and delivering projects on time in a flexible, dependable, supportive and reliable manner. Our customers benefit from FLI’s depth of knowledge, range of experience and attention to detail in terms of working with clients to create solutions. FLI are focused on creating opportunities for personal and professional growth amongst our staff in order to continue responding and adapting to the ever-changing global marker and provide an exceptionable service level to our customers. We are committed to building trusting relationships with our staff, valuing their contribution to business success while also assisting them in reaching fulfilment of their personal and career objectives.

About FLI

Ballon is charming rural village at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains surrounded by archaeological attractions including motte and bailey, ringforts, cashels, standing stones and holy wells, and less than an hour drive from some of the stunning beaches and attractions of Wexford. The village is a 15-minute drive to Carlow town with its host of shops, restaurants and bars, 10 minutes from the nearest motorway, 60 minutes from Rosslare Harbour and 75 minutes from Dublin Airport making it easily accessible for domestic and overseas travel. 

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Contracts Manager to join our busy Ireland-based team here at FLI Precast Solutions. We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter who has a passion for the construction industry and possesses an eagerness to learn. This is the ideal role for candidates looking to work on bespoke, state-of the-art and innovative projects. The chosen candidate will join a supportive team that will help them to thrive and make an impact in the world of construction.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Generate leads from their existing network, as well as take up telephone and website enquiries for projects. A significant part of the role will involve building long-term client relationships.
• Liaise directly with client engineers, project managers, QS to develop an understanding of the optimum solution for their construction project.
• Present technical and commercial proposals to prospective clients, seeking feedback on proposals.
• Work closely with the client’s project manager, estimator, and quantity surveyor to progress the project from an enquiry to an order.
• Handover of the project once an order has been received to the project management and operations team to allow the full design stage to commence and production schedule to be put in place.
• Monitor progress of the project through design, manufacture, delivery, and installation (if applicable) stages to ensure the client is satisfied with the service being provided.
• Ongoing close collaboration with the estimating, sales, design, manufacturing, delivery, and installation departments to develop an outline design solution proposal and a commercial offer for our solution.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Degree or trade in construction related field such as quantity surveying, estimation, procurement, civil or structural engineering, project management, carpentry, electric, etc.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and working under construction contracts an advantage.
• Ability to interpret tender drawings and specifications an advantage.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and prioritise deadlines.
• Independent, self-motivated individual with strong commercial awareness.
• A people person with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of a business and exercise personal influence to resolve issues and bring about required outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work as part of and learn from a wider team.
• Proactively seek feedback, recognise their own capabilities, and take the initiative to continuously improve.
• Proficient computer skills required, for example, Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-related incentive scheme.
• Car allowance.
• Fuel card.
• 23 days annual leave.
• Hybrid working option available.
• Company pension plan with matched employer contributions.
• Death in service benefit.
• Educational Assistance Programme.

About FLI:

FLI Precast Solutions design and manufacture precast concrete elements for a variety of applications in the Data, Energy, Water and Aviation Industries in Ireland, UK and Europe. We provide a service to clients which allows traditional in-situ built concrete infrastructure such as large chambers, tanks, cable troughs, architectural retaining walls, piers and other heavy civils products to be manufactured off site within our three production halls at our twenty-two-acre plant in Ballon, Co. Carlow.

Or core values include prioritising safety, whilst providing both quality service and product through our focus on our people, teamwork and efficiency. FLI build relationships with clients by adding value through their creative approach to solving problems and delivering projects on time in a flexible, dependable, supportive and reliable manner. Our customers benefit from FLI’s depth of knowledge, range of experience and attention to detail in terms of working with clients to create solutions. FLI are focused on creating opportunities for personal and professional growth amongst our staff in order to continue responding and adapting to the ever-changing global marker and provide an exceptionable service level to our customers. We are committed to building trusting relationships with our staff, valuing their contribution to business success while also assisting them in reaching fulfilment of their personal and career objectives.

About FLI

Ballon is charming rural village at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains surrounded by archaeological attractions including motte and bailey, ringforts, cashels, standing stones and holy wells, and less than an hour drive from some of the stunning beaches and attractions of Wexford. The village is a 15-minute drive to Carlow town with its host of shops, restaurants and bars, 10 minutes from the nearest motorway, 60 minutes from Rosslare Harbour and 75 minutes from Dublin Airport making it easily accessible for domestic and overseas travel. 

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We are seeking applications for the position of Transport Co-ordinator to join our busy and growing Transport department at FLI Precast Solutions, Kilnock, Ballon, co. Carlow. The Transport Co-ordinator will assist the Transport Manager in the planning, administration and coordination of delivery of precast concrete products throughout Ireland, UK and Europe. This is a full-time, permanent role.  

Organisational Structure: 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Assist transport manager in the preparation and distribution of loading lists and delivery schedules. 
• Preparation and management of transport purchase orders.  
• Liaise with internal departments regarding the progress of manufacturing in preparation for delivery  
• Tracking of project transport costs and number of deliveries. 
• Management and organisation of commercial invoices for loads dispatched to UK. 
• Organisation of customs clearance paperwork and commodity codes. 
• Liaise with customers to provide updates on delivery plans. 
• Respond to internal and external transport queries promptly.  
• General administration and record-keeping duties.  
• Scheduling and monitoring of transport when required.  
• Act as point of contact for drivers and customers in absence of transport manager  
• Other reasonable duties which may be assigned by the Transport Manager or his/her designees. 

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Previous experience in a similar role. 
• English language fluency is essential, both written and spoken.  
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, in particular, Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.  
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail. 
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines. 
• Knowledge of customs clearance requirements an advantage but not essential.  
• Ability to work on own initiative.  

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Competitive salary depending on experience.  
• 23 days annual leave.   
• Company pension plan with matched employer contributions.  
• Death in service benefit. 
• Educational Assistance Programme.  

About FLI 

FLI Precast Solutions design and manufacture precast concrete elements for a variety of applications in the Data, Energy, Water and Aviation Industries in Ireland, UK and Europe. We provide a service to clients which allows traditional in-situ built concrete infrastructure such as large chambers, tanks, cable troughs, architectural retaining walls, piers and other heavy civils products to be manufactured off site within our three production halls at our twenty-two-acre plant in Ballon, Co. Carlow.  

Or core values include prioritising safety, whilst providing both quality service and product through our focus on our people, teamwork and efficiency. FLI build relationships with clients by adding value through their creative approach to solving problems and delivering projects on time in a flexible, dependable, supportive and reliable manner. Our customers benefit from FLI’s depth of knowledge, range of experience and attention to detail in terms of working with clients to create solutions. FLI are focused on creating opportunities for personal and professional growth amongst our staff in order to continue responding and adapting to the ever-changing global marker and provide an exceptionable service level to our customers. We are committed to building trusting relationships with our staff, valuing their contribution to business success while also assisting them in reaching fulfilment of their personal and career objectives.  

About FLI 

Ballon is charming rural village at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains surrounded by archaeological attractions including motte and bailey, ringforts, cashels, standing stones and holy wells, and less than an hour drive from some of the stunning beaches and attractions of Wexford. The village is a 15-minute drive to Carlow town with its host of shops, restaurants and bars, 10 minutes from the nearest motorway, 60 minutes from Rosslare Harbour and 75 minutes from Dublin Airport making it easily accessible for domestic and overseas travel.   

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