Job description
Maintenance Fitter - Initial 12-month contract
Castlebellingham, Co. Louth (This position is within commuting distance of Newry, Louth, Meath, and Monaghan).
€50,000 - €55,000 + Overtime
Shift Work (Rotating Pattern)
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join a high-performing manufacturing facility based in Castlebellingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated maintenance professional to work within a fast-paced, production-driven environment offering strong earning potential through shift premiums and overtime.
The Role
As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and improving plant and production equipment to maximise uptime and efficiency.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Carrying out preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance
2. Fault finding and breakdown repair on production and packaging equipment
3. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime
4. Working with pumps, valves, gearboxes, conveyors and automated systems
5. Assisting with installation and commissioning of new equipment
6. Maintaining accurate maintenance records and adhering to CMMS systems
7. Ensuring all work is completed in line with Health & Safety procedures
What We're Looking For
8. Time-served Fitter / Mechanical qualification
9. Experience in a manufacturing, food, pharma, packaging or high-volume production environment
10. Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
11. Experience working with preventative maintenance systems
12. Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and utilities systems desirable
13. Ability to work effectively as part of a shift-based team
What's On Offer
14. Salary: €50,000 - €55,000
15. Regular overtime opportunities
16. Initial 12-month contract
17. Opportunity to work in a modern, well-invested facility
(This position is within commuting distance of Newry, Louth, Meath, and Monaghan)
If you are a proactive Maintenance Fitter looking for a strong package and career in the Castlebellingham area, we would love to hear from you.