Maintenance Fitter

PE Global (UK); Fermoy; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Company pension

Employee assistance and discount programs

On-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

A leading timber processing plant in Fermoy is seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to ensure optimal operation of mechanical systems. The position requires a time-served fitter with extensive experience in heavy industry, ready to work on diverse equipment, including motors and hydraulic systems. This full-time role offers a permanent contract with shift flexibility and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical fitter with relevant qualifications.
• 5+ years post-qualification experience in heavy industry.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault diagnosis, repairs, and routine maintenance.
• Act as first responder for mechanical breakdowns.
• Support plant upgrade and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Mechanical Automation qualification

Maintenance qualification

Job description

PE Global are delighted to be working with our client who are Ireland’s Leading Timber Processing Plant and we are now currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our client based in their busy sawmill plant in Fermoy. This role is critical to ensuring that all mechanical systems and equipment operate at peak performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy industry maintenance, with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Full-time, Permanent Shift: 12-hour, 8-hour, day and night shifts available

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and internal standards.
• Conduct fault diagnosis, repairs, and routine maintenance on plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Act as first responder for mechanical breakdowns on-site.
• Carry out preventative and predictive maintenance tasks, and support process improvements.
• Maintain and repair a range of systems, including:
• Motors and gearboxes (up to 125kW)
• Chain drives and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Mobile plant equipment (log handlers, fork trucks)
• Boilers and drying kilns (low pressure hot water systems)
• Manufacture or modify spare parts using milling, turning, welding, and other techniques.
• Document the use of spare parts to ensure timely replacement.
• Support plant upgrade and continuous improvement projects, as well as general sawmill operations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Time-served mechanical fitter with relevant qualifications in Mechanical Automation, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Toolmaking, or a related field.
• Consideration for those with heavy construction plant or mining experience.
• Additional safety-related training is beneficial (e.g., Safe Pass, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms).
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role, ideally within heavy industry.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors year-round in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance and discount programs
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to commute to or relocate to Fermoy, Co. Cork.
• English proficiency preferred.
• Valid driving license, and forklift license preferred.