Maintenance Fitter

JR United Kingdom; Troon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber processor is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to join their team in Troon. The role involves maintaining plant equipment to minimize downtime and maximize throughput. Candidates should have relevant experience in a heavy mechanical environment, strong problem-solving skills, and a flexible approach to shifts. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative company emphasizing safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified fitter to work in factory.
• Experience in a heavy mechanical facility is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to plant downtime to maximize throughput.
• Repair and replace damaged equipment.
• Utilize IT systems to record work completed.
• Interrogate, fault find and resolve problems.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Repair and overhaul all plant equipment.

Skills

Fully Qualified Fitter

Relevant experience in a heavy mechanical facility

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Flexible and willingness to cover shifts

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizational skills

Self-motivated

Job description

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Glennon Brothers is a leading timber processor in Ireland & UK with a strong growth story. As a leader in the Green Tech industry, Glennon Brothers is a growing, dynamic and innovative organisation with ambitious growth plans. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Fitter to join our Maintenance Team at our facility in Troon.

The company supplies both the Irish and UK markets with products for the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries. It also manufactures timber frame homes and engineered roof trusses for the house building sector and operates several CHP and wood pellet manufacturing plants.

Job Description

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Fitter will work closely with the existing maintenance team to maintain the plant, ensure plant downtime is minimised and plant throughput maximized.

The Maintenance Fitter will play a crucial role in assembling and maintaining equipment and machinery while ensuring high standards of quality and safety are met.

Work Schedule

12 hours shifts rota will be required as it follows 4-day shifts (06:00-18:00) or 4-night shifts (18:00-06:00) and 4 days off.

Responsibilities

Respond to plant downtime to ensure that the plant can maximize throughput

Responsible for repairing and replacing damaged equipment

Utilize IT systems to record work completed

Interrogate, fault find and resolve any problems that are shown on the companys equipment

Active participation in and close out of assigned tasks associated with summer & winter overhauls to ensure all plant equipment is maintained and repaired as required

Active participation and meaningful engagement in continuous improvement activities and meetings

Repair and overhaul of all plant & equipment as required

Completion of work permits as required and adherence to health and safety standards

Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives

Participation in special projects as required

Skills Profile

Fully Qualified Fitter to work in factory

Relevant experience in a heavy mechanical facility is essential

Strong problem solving and analytical skills with ability to prioritize key tasks and meet challenging deadlines

Strong attention to detail and concern for standards with a keen results orientation

Flexible and willingness to cover a 24/5 and/or 24/7 shift pattern

Well-developed interpersonal skills, ability to work in teams, to interact with production/maintenance colleagues and managers alike

Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to take and respond to direction as required

Self-motivated individual who has strong customer focus and can work on ones own initiative

Proven track record of working with the systems as outlined