Mechanical Fitter — 20% Shift Premium, Permanent

Vickerstock; Wexford; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Bike to Work

Job summary

Vickerstock are seeking a Mechanical Fitter for our Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford site. You will work with Engineering and Operations to maintain and service production and packaging equipment, ensuring reliable operations.

The role requires a qualified or time-served Mechanical Fitter with strong fault-finding skills and the ability to read drawings. A 2-shift pattern with a 20% shift premium and a permanent, full-time contract are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified or time-served Mechanical Fitter or equivalent trade qualification.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with production or packaging machinery.
• Good knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors and mechanical drives.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, fitting, assembly and repairs
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults on production equipment
• Complete planned preventative maintenance
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime
• Install, align and adjust components including bearings, shafts, gearboxes, pumps and conveyors
• Support line changeovers and mechanical adjustments
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Work closely with Production to support daily targets
• Complete maintenance logs, work orders and technical documentation
• Support engineering and continuous improvement projects
• Ensure all work meets H&S, food safety and hygiene requirements

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Reading drawings

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Time-served fitter

Trade qualification

Job description

Vickerstock are seeking a Mechanical Fitter for our Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford site. You will work with Engineering and Operations to maintain and service production and packaging equipment, ensuring reliable operations.

The role requires a qualified or time-served Mechanical Fitter with strong fault-finding skills and the ability to read drawings. A 2-shift pattern with a 20% shift premium and a permanent, full-time contract are offered.