The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland (TDSI) works as part of an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. Our vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life, and our mission is to improve the lives of donkeys every day. We will achieve this by transforming the lives of donkeys in need worldwide by fostering greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships. 

We have an excellent opportunity for a flexible and professional team player to join our busy team. As Steel Fabricator, you will assist with the fabrication and installation of steelwork throughout The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland, ensuring all work is completed to a high quality and meets the necessary requirements and standards.

About you:

• Qualification in fabrication and welding and relevant steel fabrication experience.
• Able to demonstrate experience arc welding.
• Able to demonstrate experience of installing steelwork, including levelling and setting out installations.
• Experience of interpreting blue prints and fabrication drawings.
• Able to demonstrate good organisational skills with experience of working on a variety of projects.
• Able to work unsupervised and as part of team.
• Full valid driving licence.

About the role:

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include –

• Ensuring welding tasks (arc welding) are carried out to a high quality standard.
• Fabricating structural steelwork, e.g. portal frames, etc.
• Fabricating fixtures and fittings, e.g. stabling, gates, doors, covers, gratings, shelter bases etc.
• Reviewing blueprints, fabrication drawings or other instructions to determine material requirements and operational methods.
• Assisting with the installation of steelwork, including levelling and setting out installations.
• Planning, organising and prioritising work and estimate quantities needed.
• Planning, laying out and examining metal stock and workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met and signing delivery notes when required.

What we offer in return:

Based at The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland, Liscarroll, County Cork – this is a part-time, fixed term contract until 31 December 2026, working 16 hours per week. The working pattern will be agreed between the Line Manager and post holder.

Benefits:  

Competitive pension.

Life Assurance.

31 Days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service.

Wellbeing Team.

Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.

Long Service Awards.

Healthshield Plan –

• Reimbursement of some medical expenses up to the specified limits per membership.
• Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment from participating outlets.
• Access to a 24/7 GP and counselling service.

Free parking.

Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 5 January 2025.

The Donkey Sanctuary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults), and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

Please note: The Guaranteed interview scheme is only applicable to candidates who consider themselves to have a disability applying for roles based within the United Kingdom.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: The Donkey Sanctuary is keen to receive your application, but we do ask you not to employ an Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing tool or assistant in compiling your submission, we are keen to hear from you.  Applications that are considered not to be an applicant’s own work may not be shortlisted for interview.