Maintenance Fitter

Vrieservice; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycler of organics is seeking a Maintenance Fitter in Belfast to maintain and optimize essential plant equipment. This full-time position involves carrying out preventative maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and working independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have a recognized trade qualification, experience with mechanical systems, and strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with production plant and equipment maintenance.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Welding/fabrication skills (MIG/arc) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on all plant and equipment.
• Ensure equipment is operationally safe and compliant with legislation.
• Perform daily inspections and address issues to reduce reactive maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Maintenance planning

Record-keeping

Mechanical skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Education

Recognized trade qualification in mechanical/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Join us as a Maintenance Fitter at Vrieservice

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

Position: Maintenance Fitter - Belfast

Work Days: Monday to Friday

We are seeking a Maintenance Fitter to join their team, responsible for maintenance and repairs across production and plant equipment. A company van is 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 optimizing 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, 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
• Recognized trade qualification in mechanical/engineering or similar
• Experience with motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and oxy-acetylene
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Experience with maintenance planning and accurate record-keeping
• Proficiency 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 license
• Welding/fabrication skills (MIG/arc)

Additional Information

Interested? APPLY NOW or contact Manpower to discuss in more detail.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Machinery Manufacturing