Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter

Co. Wexford

Full-Time Permanent

2 Shift Pattern 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm

Competitive Salary + 20% Shift Premium

Vickerstock are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter on behalf of a growing food manufacturing business based in Enniscorthy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or time-served Mechanical Fitter to join a busy manufacturing environment, maintaining and supporting production and packaging equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operations.

The Role

Working closely with the Engineering and Operations teams, you will be responsible for mechanical maintenance, fault finding and repairs across the site, supporting production and minimising downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, fitting, assembly and repairs
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults on production equipment
• Complete planned preventative maintenance
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise production downtimeInstall, align and adjust components including bearings, shafts, gearboxes, pumps and conveyors
• Support line changeovers and mechanical adjustments
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Work closely with Production to support daily targets
• Complete maintenance logs, work orders and technical documentation
• Support engineering and continuous improvement projects
• Ensure all work meets H&S, food safety and hygiene requirements

About You

• Qualified or time-served Mechanical Fitter or equivalent trade qualification
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with production or packaging machinery
• Good knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors and mechanical drives
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Shift Pattern

• 2 shift rotation: 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm
• Alternating weekly
• 5 rostered days across a 7-day operation, Monday-Sunday
• 20% shift premium

What's on Offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• Competitive salary
• 20% shift premium
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Bike to Work scheme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Training and career development opportunities