Maintenance Fitter

3 weeks ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland PE Global Full time

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PE Global are delighted to be working with our client who are Ireland's Leading Timber Processing Plant and we are now currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our client based in their busy sawmill plant in Fermoy. This role is critical to ensuring that all mechanical systems and equipment operate at peak performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy industry maintenance, with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Full-time, Permanent Shift: 12-hour, 8-hour, day and night shifts available

Key Responsibilities:


• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and internal standards.


• Conduct fault diagnosis, repairs, and routine maintenance on plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.


• Act as first responder for mechanical breakdowns on-site.


• Carry out preventative and predictive maintenance tasks, and support process improvements.


• Maintain and repair a range of systems, including:


• Motors and gearboxes (up to 125kW)


• Chain drives and hydraulic/pneumatic systems


• Mobile plant equipment (log handlers, fork trucks)


• Boilers and drying kilns (low pressure hot water systems)


• Manufacture or modify spare parts using milling, turning, welding, and other techniques.


• Document the use of spare parts to ensure timely replacement.


• Support plant upgrade and continuous improvement projects, as well as general sawmill operations.

Qualifications and Experience:


• Time-served mechanical fitter with relevant qualifications in Mechanical Automation, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Toolmaking, or a related field.


• Consideration for those with heavy construction plant or mining experience.


• Additional safety-related training is beneficial (e.g., Safe Pass, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms).


• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role, ideally within heavy industry.


• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors year-round in a fast-paced environment.


• Bike to work scheme


• Company pension


• Employee assistance and discount programs

Additional Requirements:


• Ability to commute to or relocate to Fermoy, Co. Cork.


• Valid driving license, and forklift license preferred.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionOther and Engineering
  • IndustriesManufacturing, Civil Engineering, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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