Maintenance Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycler in Belfast is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to maintain and optimize essential plant equipment. The role involves planned maintenance, inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have mechanical qualifications and experience with various maintenance tasks.

Benefits

Company van provided

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience with production plant and equipment.
• Experience with motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and oxy-acetylene welding.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance on all plant and equipment.
• Performing daily inspections and addressing issues to reduce reactive maintenance.
• Maintaining accurate records in line with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Skills

Reliability

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Recognised trade qualification in mechanical/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Diagnostic tools

Job description

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Our client is a leading recycler of organics, with over 30 years of industry experience producing sustainable recycling processes and providing climate-positive solutions that benefit the environment.

We are recruiting a Maintenance Fitter to join their team to carry out maintenance and repairs across production and plant equipment.

Company van provided, with some travel to another site in Armagh.

Job Role:

Reporting to the Plant & Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and optimising essential plant equipment.

• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance on all plant and equipment.
• Ensuring equipment is operationally safe and compliant with relevant legislation.
• Performing daily inspections and addressing issues to reduce reactive maintenance.
• Replacing and maintaining components such as motors, gearboxes, pumps, and rollers.
• Communicating with external contractors to ensure successful completion of tasks.
• Maintaining accurate records in line with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Supporting ad hoc maintenance tasks as needed.

What We Are Looking For:

• Maintenance experience with production plant and equipment.
• Recognised trade qualification in mechanical/engineering or similar.
• Experience with motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and oxy-acetylene welding.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with maintenance planning and accurate record-keeping.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and diagnostic tools.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible with working hours and physically fit for plant-based work.
• Full UK driving licence.