Mechanical Fitter

Wood Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to support safe, reliable maintenance and construction activities across site in County Cork. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspections and servicing of mechanical systems and rotating equipment.

You will diagnose hydraulic systems, rebuild pumps, respond to breakdowns, and work from workpacks and engineering drawings, ensuring compliance with PTW, risk assessments and site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily preventive maintenance, inspections and servicing of mechanical systems, rotating equipment and fixed plant.
• Diagnose, repair and maintain hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting pressure faults, leaks and component failures.
• Strip, assess, rebuild and test pumps and associated assemblies to required tolerances and manufacturer specifications.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergent maintenance needs, ensuring safe, timely and effective restoration of equipment.
• Complete all tasks in accordance with approved workpacks, jobcards, drawings, schematics and technical procedures.
• Execute all work safely, ensuring no adverse impact to personnel, plant or the environment.
• Apply for and work under the correct permits to work (PTW) to ensure controlled and compliant task execution.
• Conduct risk assessments prior to work, identifying hazards and implementing appropriate controls.
• Work effectively with other trades and contribute within integrated multi‑discipline teams.

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our team and support the safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery of mechanical maintenance and construction activities across site. You will bring strong technical capability, disciplined work habits and a proactive approach to equipment reliability, ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with project requirements, procedures and specifications.

What You’ll Do

• Mechanical Maintenance — Carry out daily preventive maintenance, inspections and servicing of mechanical systems, rotating equipment and fixed plant.
• Hydraulic Systems — Diagnose, repair and maintain hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting pressure faults, leaks and component failures.
• Pump Rebuilds — Strip, assess, rebuild and test pumps and associated assemblies to required tolerances and manufacturer specifications.
• Emergent/BREAKDOWN Work — Respond to breakdowns and emergent maintenance needs, ensuring safe, timely and effective restoration of equipment.
• Workpack Execution — Complete all tasks in accordance with approved workpacks, jobcards, drawings, schematics and technical procedures.
• Safe Work Delivery — Execute all work safely, ensuring no adverse impact to personnel, plant or the environment.
• Permit to Work — Apply for and work under the correct permits to work (PTW) to ensure controlled and compliant task execution.
• Risk Assessment — Conduct risk assessments prior to work, identifying hazards and implementing appropriate controls.
• Multi‑Discipline Collaboration — Work effectively with other trades and contribute within integrated multi‑discipline teams.