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Drenagh Sawmills is a long established, family-owned business located in Limavady. The Company uses timber to produce an innovative range of bespoke products for use in the fencing, landscaping, pallet & packaging, and playground markets in the UK and Ireland. We are seeking to recruit an:
Experienced Mechanical Fitter
As a critical member of the Company’s Maintenance team, you will work on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery in our manufacturing facilities. You will work closely with all staff in each department to ensure optimum machinery performance and reduction of downtime.
Responsibilities will include:
* Mechanical reactive and preventative maintenance
* Plant improvements, upgrades, and installations
* Fault diagnosis to establish root cause of failure on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Essential Criteria:
* Must have a recognised time-served apprenticeship and relevant qualification
* 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment in a similar role
* Strong technical skills
* Welding and fabrication experience
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Experience with planned preventative maintenance systems
* Troubleshooting, fault finding, and repairs on modern machinery, hydraulics, and pneumatics
* Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, including hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
* Ability to work under pressure, independently or as part of a team
* Reliable, honest, trustworthy, and hard-working
* Good communication skills
Desirable Criteria:
* Experience with heavy plant/industrial machinery
* Experience in major mechanical upgrades and installations
* Machining experience using manual lathes and milling machines
* Electrical qualification and maintenance experience
An attractive wage is available. Application forms can be downloaded from our website. The closing date for applications is 5 pm on Friday, 22nd August 2025.
Please click apply below. Drenagh Sawmills Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
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