Maintenance Fitter

2 days ago


Cork, Ireland Morgan McKinley Full time

Maintenance Fitter

Position: Maintenance Fitter
Location: Fermoy, County Cork
Salary: €49,000-€54,000 per year
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift: 12-hour, 8-hour shifts, day and night shifts available

Position Overview:
A well-established sawmill plant in Fermoy, Co. Cork, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to ensure the efficient operation of its heavy industry equipment.

This role requires a hands-on professional with a strong background in maintenance within a heavy industry setting, ideally with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and internal standards.
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults, performing routine maintenance to optimise equipment performance.
- Serving as a first responder for mechanical breakdowns on-site.
- Executing preventative and predictive maintenance tasks to support process improvements.
- Maintaining and repairing systems such as:

- 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)

- Manufacturing or modifying spare parts using milling, turning, and welding techniques.
- Documenting spare parts usage for timely inventory replacement and supporting sawmill operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

- A time-served mechanical fitter with qualifications in Mechanical Automation, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Toolmaking, or related fields.
- Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in a similar heavy industry role.
- Additional safety training (e.g., Safe Pass, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) is an asset.
- Experience with construction plant or mining equipment will be considered advantageous.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both indoors and outdoors, year-round.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary with shift bonus included
- Company pension
- Bike-to-work scheme
- Employee assistance and discount programs
- Sick pay and on-site parking
- Company housing available in Fermoy or Rathcormac for relocators from outside Cork or abroad

Additional Requirements:

- Valid driving license preferred; forklift license an advantage.
- English language proficiency.
- Ability to commute to or relocate to Fermoy, Co. Cork.

Hiring Process:

- Initial screening call to assess communication skills and fit.
- On-site interview and plant tour with key management, including maintenance and site leadership.
- For candidates based abroad, a second video interview will be conducted following a virtual plant tour.

Application Process:
Qualified candidates with the relevant experience and a proactive attitude are encouraged to apply. This is a unique opportunity to join a respected team at a busy sawmill operation in Fermoy, Co. Cork.

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.


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