Maintenance Fitter

Manpower UK Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in Belfast is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to carry out maintenance and repairs on production and plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have a recognised trade qualification and experience with motors and hydraulics. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills and flexibility with working hours. A company van is provided for occasional travel. Apply now or contact for more details.

Benefits

Company van provided

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience with motors, hydraulics, pneumatics required.
• Experience with maintenance planning and accurate record-keeping needed.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise essential plant equipment.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure equipment is operationally safe and compliant.
• Communicate with external contractors to complete tasks.

Skills

Maintenance experience on production plant and equipment

Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Competent with Microsoft Office and diagnostic tools

Welding/fabrication skills

Education

Recognised trade qualification mechanical/engineering or similar

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Fitter - Belfast

Days Monday to Friday

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

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

Company Van provided with occasional travel to other company sites, but mainly based near Dunmurry, Belfast.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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 / Qualifications

• Maintenance experience on production plant and equipment
• Recognised trade qualification mechanical/ engineering or similar
• Experience with motors, hydraulics, pneumatics
• 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
• Welding/fabrication skills

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