Mechanical Fitter

Sigmar Recruitment; Oranmore; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Modern, automated facility

State-of-the-art plant

Long-term career opportunity

Professional environment

Integral maintenance team

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Fitter for a long-term role in Oranmore, Co. Galway. The successful candidate will service and maintain plant equipment, diagnose faults and drive preventative maintenance within a modern precast manufacturing facility.

You will report to the Maintenance Manager, work with a skilled team, and help minimise downtime while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical trade qualification is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience in preventative and routine maintenance.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Good communication and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and servicing of plant equipment and machinery.
• Develop and implement a plant-wide preventative maintenance programme.
• Diagnose mechanical breakdowns and carry out repairs.
• Identify issues and take proactive measures to prevent breakdowns.
• Schedule periodic testing of safety equipment and maintain records.
• Recycle and reuse parts where possible.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Work with production and maintenance teams to minimise downtime.
• Follow Health & Safety policies and report hazards promptly.

Skills

Experience in maintenance

Mechanical fault-finding

Independent worker

Team player

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Time-served mechanical trade

Job description

Maintenance Fitter Required – Oranmore, Co. Galway

About Your New Employer

Our client is a highly regarded and established business operating within the precast manufacturing sector. With a strong reputation for delivering high-performance, bespoke precast solutions, they provide a full-service offering from building design and manufacture through to installation. Their modern, highly automated facilities utilise state-of-the-art technology and BIM-orientated processes. They are now seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join their team on a long-term basis, working within a busy and modern manufacturing facility in Oranmore, Co. Galway.

About Your New Job

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of plant equipment and machinery. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance, servicing, fault-finding and repairs while helping to minimise downtime and maintain a safe working environment.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine maintenance and servicing of plant equipment and machinery.
• Developing and implementing a plant-wide preventative maintenance programme.
• Diagnosing mechanical breakdowns and carrying out effective repairs.
• Identifying potential equipment issues and taking proactive measures to prevent breakdowns.
• Scheduling periodic testing of safety equipment and maintaining accurate records.
• Recycling and re-using parts and materials where possible.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Working closely with production and maintenance teams to minimise plant downtime.
• Following all company Health & Safety policies, procedures, systems and rules.
• Reporting hazards, incidents and equipment defects promptly.
• Working safely and demonstrating a lead-by-example approach to Health & Safety at all times.

What Skills You Need

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A time-served trade qualification in a mechanical discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years' relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience carrying out preventative and routine maintenance.
• Good attention to detail and a precise, methodical approach to your work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to breakdowns.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety practices within an industrial environment.
• Good communication skills and a reliable, professional approach to work.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Permanent position based in Oranmore, Co. Galway.
• Opportunity to work within a modern, highly automated manufacturing facility.
• Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art plant and machinery.
• Long-term career opportunity within an established business.
• Professional and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to become an integral part of an experienced maintenance team.