Mechanical Fitter

Drenagh Sawmills Limited; Limavady; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Northern Ireland is looking for a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair machinery in their facilities. The role requires a recognized qualification, 3-5 years of experience, and strong technical skills, particularly in hydraulics and pneumatics. Job responsibilities include conducting preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The closing dates for applications are November 6 and November 7, 2025.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience working within a manufacturing environment in a similar role.
• Experience troubleshooting, fault finding, and repairs on modern machinery and equipment.
• Electrical qualification and experience relevant to maintenance and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical reactive and preventative maintenance on plant and rolling plant.
• Conduct visual line inspections of all plant and equipment.
• Ensure a quick response to breakdowns and emergencies.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Welding and fabrication experience

Strong analytical skills

Good communications skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems

Experience in major mechanical upgrades and installations

Education

Recognised time served apprenticeship

Tools

Manual lathes

Milling machines

Job description

As a critical member of the company’s Maintenance team, you will work at maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing machinery in our manufacturing facilities. You will work closely with all staff in each department to ensure optimum machinery performance and reduction of downtime.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical reactive and preventative maintenance within all areas of the plant and on rolling plant.
• Plant improvements, upgrades and installations.
• Carry out visual line inspections of all plant and equipment.
• Fault diagnosis to establish root cause of failure on mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Appropriately use and handling of mechanical equipment.
• Liaise with production personnel ensuring all machinery and equipment is in proper working order.
• Carry out all maintenance duties in a safe and practical manner.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities on plant and equipment as per schedule.
• Ensure a quick response to breakdowns and emergency call-out situations.
• Maintain spare parts store and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained. Source and order spares and parts as required.
• Meet all assigned maintenance targets and assist others in accomplishing their targets.
• Keep designated areas for daily maintenance and workshop clean, tidy and orderly.
• Proactively comply with the Company’s Health and Safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Attend health and safety meetings and make positive contributions.
• Promote health and safety awareness in Drenagh sawmills employees and contractors.
• Participate in training events organised by the company.
• Participate in LEAN Company improvement activities including daily meetings.
• Communicate effectively with the management team and all personnel.
• Communicate and work effectively with external contractors.
• Maintain appropriate maintenance records and keep information in an automated maintenance information system up to date.
• Undertake any training required.
• Any other duties which may reasonably be required by the company.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must have a recognised time served apprenticeship and achieved a relevant recognised qualification.
• 3-5 years' experience gained working within a manufacturing environment in a similar role.
• Strong technical skills.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Strong analytical skills with proven problem solving ability.
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems.
• Experience of troubleshooting, fault finding, and repairs on modern machinery and equipment, hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
• Confident in reading and understanding engineering drawings to include hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
• Good communications skills.
• Experience of working with heavy plant/industrial machinery.
• Experience in major mechanical upgrades and installations.
• Machining experience, use of manual lathes, milling machines.
• Electrical qualification and experience. Specifically relevant to maintenance and fault finding.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025