Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Vickerstock; Enniscorthy; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Bike to Work scheme

Sick pay

Wellness programme

Training and career development

Job summary

Vickerstock is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter for a growing food manufacturing site in Enniscorthy. You will perform mechanical maintenance, fault finding and repairs across the production and packaging lines to minimise downtime and support daily targets.

Qualified or time-served mechanical fitter with experience in manufacturing is required. You will read drawings, install bearings, gearboxes and conveyors, and participate in continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Qualified or time-served Mechanical Fitter or equivalent trade qualification.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with production or packaging machinery.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• 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 production 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 Fitter

Fault finding

Maintenance

Reading drawings

Education

Trade qualification / time-served

Tools

Bearings & gearboxes

Job description

Vickerstock are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter on behalf of a growing food manufacturing business based in Enniscorthy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or time-served Mechanical Fitter to join a busy manufacturing environment, maintaining and supporting production and packaging equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operations.

The Role

Working closely with the Engineering and Operations teams, you will be responsible for mechanical maintenance, fault finding and repairs across the site, supporting production and minimising downtime.

Key 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 production 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

About You

• 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

Shift Pattern

• 2 shift rotation: 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm
• 5 rostered days across a 7-day operation, Monday–Sunday

What's on Offer?

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Bike to Work scheme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Training and career development opportunities