Mechanical Maintenance Technician

An established manufacturing facility based in Co. Galway is seeking to add a Mechanical Maintenance Technician / Fitter to its engineering team. This is a well-run production site with a strong focus on operational excellence, and the successful candidate will play a central role in keeping the plant running at peak mechanical efficiency.

Working across a rotating shift pattern, you'll be hands-on with preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement, working closely with the wider engineering and production teams to support day-to-day operations, new product trials, and ongoing efficiency initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned preventative maintenance duties to a high standard within each shift.
• Contribute directly to achieving the site's mechanical efficiency KPIs.
• Identify potential breakdown risks proactively and support root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Complete all work in line with company safety policies and relevant regulations.
• Support production, new product development, and trial activity from a maintenance perspective.
• Carry out equipment modifications and put forward ideas that improve efficiency and performance.
• Get involved in continuous improvement projects across the site.
• Help train and upskill other members of the engineering and maintenance team.
• Take part in cross-functional project work as required.
• Keep departmental budget in mind when planning and carrying out maintenance tasks.
  

Criteria

• A recognised trade qualification and/or relevant engineering diploma.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a maintenance environment.
• Solid working knowledge of industrial machinery and equipment.
• Practical, hands-on experience maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• An understanding of production processes and how maintenance supports them.
• Strong technical ability paired with good problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with strong overall PC competency.
  

Reward
This role offers a negotiable salary depending on experience, along with the opportunity to join a stable, well-established site with a genuine focus on developing its people. For the right candidate, this is a strong platform to build a long-term career in maintenance engineering within a supportive, team-oriented environment.

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