Mechanical Fitter

Protea Recruitment; Bandon; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Protea Recruitment in Ireland is assisting a well-established food manufacturing site in Bandon to hire a Mechanical Fitter for a days-based role. 7:00am-4:00pm with overtime and strong earning potential.

The role covers planned and reactive maintenance across plant and equipment, fault finding, and mechanical repair, in collaboration with production to keep operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a maintenance/mechanical role, a solid mechanical background, and a

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a maintenance/ mechanical engineering role.
• Strong mechanical background with basic electrical fault-finding ability.
• Experience in manufacturing (food/FMCG ideal, but not essential).
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Team player, able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance across plant and equipment.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting to minimise downtime.
• Mechanical repair, fabrication, and installation work.
• Support continuous improvement and maintenance planning.
• Work closely with production to keep operations running smoothly.
• Ensure compliance with H&S, hygiene, and quality standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical engineering

Electrical fault-finding

Manufacturing environment

Team player

Job description

Hours:Days role – 7:00am - 4:00pm

We’re working with a well-established food manufacturing site in Bandon looking to add a Mechanical Fitter to their team.

This is adays-based rolewith consistent overtime available, offering strong earning potential and good work-life balance compared to shift environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance across plant and equipment
  
• Fault finding and troubleshooting to minimise downtime
  
• Mechanical repair, fabrication, and installation work
  
• Support continuous improvement and maintenance planning
  
• Work closely with production to keep operations running smoothly
  
• Ensure compliance with H&S, hygiene, and quality standards
  

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years’ experience in a maintenance / mechanical engineering role
  
• Strong mechanical background with basic electrical fault-finding ability
  
• Experience in manufacturing (food/FMCG ideal, but not essential)
  
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills
  
• Team player, able to work in a fast-paced environment