As a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter, you will be essential to keeping our high-speed manufacturing operations running at their best. You will carry out accurate tool changes, optimise processes, diagnose and repair mechanical faults, and deliver both preventative and breakdown maintenance. You will help improve equipment performance, reduce energy use, and strengthen our culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement--all while supporting the growth of our apprentices.
Main Activities / Tasks
Product tool changes and set up
Process setting and product quality optimisation
Troubleshoot process related issues
Mechanical fault diagnosis
Mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance
Support with the apprentice programme
Maintain safety and housekeeping standards
Update and maintenance of records in accordance with internal systems, IS09001, ISO14001, BRC etc.
Assist with energy reduction plans for the shift team and ensure that energy efficiency considerations are factored into daily work.
Actively support and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
Your profile
Essential Criteria
A recognised engineering apprenticeship qualification (at BTEC H.N.C Level 3 or above) successfully completed within a high-speed manufacturing environment.
A minimum of 12 months post-apprenticeship experience in a relevant engineering or maintenance role, ideally within a fast-paced production setting.
Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics and ability to understand schematics
Working knowledge of preventative maintenance practices.
Desirable Criteria
Understanding of Electrical control systems and ability to fault find electrical issues.
Working knowledge of auxiliary systems such as compressors, chilled water etc.
This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definitive. These are guidelines within which the individual's jobholder works. This may alter as the Company's strategic direction changes.
Our Offer
Your normal working hours are an average of 42.35 hours per week with 30 minutes paid lunch per day:
Week 1 - 48.4 hours, 06.54 am to 19:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Week 2 - 36.3 hours, 06.54 am to 19:00pm Monday, Thursday and Friday
Please note our site location is in Northern Ireland, therefore you must have a permanent right to work in the UK
Salary 47,057.27 per Annum
Profit Related Pay Annual Bonus
Fully funded Health Cash Plan to support dental, physio costs etc
Enhanced Company Sick Pay
4% Employer Pension Contributions with further 1% increase guaranteed from 1 April 2026
Death in Service Benefit (Salary x 2)
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
1 additional holiday per annum after 5 years' service
Corporate Women in Business membership for all colleagues
Diversity Mark Bronze Accredited workplace
Plus many more including Charity Committee and Social Events across the year
We provide equal opportunities for everyone and see diversity as our strength. Therefore, we welcome all applicants - regardless of characteristics such as gender, age, background, social status, sexual orientation, religion, or mental and physical abilities. We have set the goal of empowering women and increasing female leader representation. We foster an inclusive work environment and encourage all individuals to apply.
Job ID:
3710
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