Maintenance Fitter

Bluestone Personnel Limited; Carnaross; On-site; EUR 32,944 - 40,265; Full time

Job summary

Viastar Limited is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to install, repair, maintain and modify mechanical machinery and heavy agricultural equipment at sites in Carnaross (Kells, Co. Meath) and Kilmaglish (Mullingar, Co. Westmeath).

The role emphasizes preventative and reactive maintenance to maximize uptime and safety. Essentially 2 years’ experience with Level 4 qualification is required; you will service mechanical/hydraulic systems and perform on-site fabrication as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Level 4 qualification including Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• Desirable: interpersonal skills, teamwork, time management, manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Routine servicing and fault-finding on mechanical systems and hydraulic/pneumatic setups.
• On-site metal fabrication, cutting and welding to repair gates, pens, trailers, and tools.
• Ensure compliance with Irish health and safety regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Manual Handling

Time Management

Teamwork

Working on own Initiative

Education

Leaving Certificate

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Application Details

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Job Description

Multiple locations

Carnaross, Kells, Co. Meath,
Kilmaglish , Mullingar , Co. Westmeath , Viastar Limited are currently looking for a Maintenance Fitter to be responsible for installing, repairing,maintaining, and modifying mechanical machinery, heavy agricultural equipment, and structuralmetalwork at their site located at Carnaross, Kells, Co. Meath and Kilmaglish, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.The primary goal is to perform preventative and reactive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime,ensure smooth logistical operations, and uphold strict animal welfare and safety standards.Key Responsibilities Routine servicing and fault-finding on mechanical systems, hydraulic setups, pneumatic systems,pumps, and heavy transport/handling machinery. Executing planned preventative maintenance schedules to reduce equipment failure and operationaldowntime.Diagnosing and resolving urgent mechanical breakdowns and equipment failures. Performing on-site metal fabrication, cutting, and welding to repair gates, cattle pens, feeding systems,trailers, and agricultural tools. Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with Irish health and safety regulations (HSA).Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role essential.Remuneration is €36,605 per annum based on 39 hours per week.If you feel you have the relevant experience please apply in confidence with your CV to [e-mail]

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: Level 4 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Manual
• Competency Skills: Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
• Competency Skills: Manual Handling