Mechanical steel Fitter – Site & Installation

Force; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Force is seeking a Mechanical Fitter (Site & Installation) to support project work across Leinster.

This hands-on role involves installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment on customer sites, reading engineering drawings, and collaborating with site teams to ensure high standards and safe practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Welding/fabrication experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install and assemble mechanical equipment on customer sites.
• Carry out mechanical fitting, installation, and maintenance tasks across industrial environments.
• Read engineering drawings and ensure work is compliant with plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve on-site mechanical issues with safety as a priority.
• Support site supervisors and project teams to complete installations on time.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Welding/fabrication

Job description

We’re partnering with a well-established and growing engineering company in Co. Westmeath to recruit a Mechanical Fitter (Site & Installation) to support project work at locations in Leinster. This is a hands-on role working across a variety of industrial and engineering projects at a location convenient to your base.

The successful candidate will work as part of the site team carrying out mechanical fitting, installation and maintenance work within manufacturing and industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation and assembly of mechanical equipment and machinery on customer sites
• Mechanical fitting and installation work including conveyors, machinery, platforms, structural components, motors, bearings, gearboxes and pipework
• Assisting with fabrication, assembly and installation projects across industrial and manufacturing sites
• Supporting maintenance, upgrade and installation projects on industrial equipment and systems
• Assisting with plant upgrades, shutdowns and project installations
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical plans
• Troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues on-site
• Working closely with site supervisors, engineers and project teams
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Following health & safety procedures at all times

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Mechanical Fitter, Site Fitter, Maintenance Fitter or similar role
• Experience working within industrial, manufacturing or engineering environments
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Welding/fabrication experience an advantage
• Flexibility to travel to customer sites around Ireland
• Safe Pass and Manual Handling certs desirable
• Full clean driving licence preferred

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
• Variety of project and site-based work
• Opportunity to join a growing Irish engineering company
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities