Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Vickerstock

Enniscorthy

On-site

EUR 54,000 - 66,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

20% shift premium

Company pension

On-site parking

Bike to Work scheme

Sick pay

Wellness programme

Training and career development

Job summary

Vickerstock is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter for their Enniscorthy site in Co. Wexford. The role operates on a 2-shift pattern (6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm) with a 20% shift premium and a €50,000 base salary.

The successful candidate will maintain and support production and packaging equipment to ensure reliable operations. You will fault-find, repair and carry out planned maintenance while adhering to health, safety and hygiene standards.

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.
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 production downtime.
Install, align and adjust 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

Maintenance experience

Reading mechanical drawings

Fault-finding

Packaging machinery experience

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

Full-Time | Permanent

2 Shift Pattern | 6am–2pm & 2pm–10pm

€50,000 + 20% Shift Premium

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