Mechanical Fitter

FRS Recruitment; Kildare; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

FRS Recruitment has a maintenance fitter position in Ireland, focusing on both planned and reactive maintenance of production equipment. The role is full-time and permanent, with an initial day-shift start transitioning to 3- or 4-cycle shifts.

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland. The job involves carrying out mechanical maintenance, following preventative maintenance schedules, responding to breakdowns, and supporting apprentices in a manufacturing environment that serves housing,

Qualifications

• Qualified in a mechanical maintenance trade with experience in manufacturing (heavy industry, engineering, or construction materials).
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and machining (turning/milling).

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance on production machinery.
• Work to preventative maintenance schedules (PPM).
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Complete risk assessments and method statements.
• Support and train apprentices.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Machining (turning/milling)

Education

Qualified in a mechanical maintenance trade

Job description

Maintenance Fitter (Full-Time, Permanent)

Salary: From €58,000 + shift rates

Note: Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland (no visa sponsorship available).

My client is an established Irish company with two manufacturing facilities based in Co. Kildare and part of a global group of companies that employ over 10,000 staff across over 100 sites globally. Commutable from Kildare, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois and parts of Wicklow and South Dublin they are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Fitter. The company manufacture products for the housing, industrial and agricultural sectors and are currently enjoying an exciting period of growth in their business.

This is a hands-on role focused on both planned (PPM) and reactive maintenance of production equipment.

• Carry out mechanical maintenance on production machinery
• Work to preventative maintenance schedules (PPM)
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime
• Complete risk assessments and method statements
• Support and train apprentices
• Start on day shifts, moving to 3 or 4 cycle shifts

Shift & Pay Overview

• Shifts: 8–12 hours, may include Saturdays
• Evening: 47 hrs/week | Night: 43 hrs/week

What we need from you

• Qualified in a mechanical maintenance trade with experience in manufacturing (ideally heavy industry, engineering, or construction materials)
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and machining (turning/milling)