Maintenance Fitter - Initial 12-month contract Castlebellingham, Co.
Louth (This position is within commuting distance of Newry, Louth, Meath, and Monaghan).
€50,000 - €55,000 + Overtime Shift Work (Rotating Pattern) The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join a high-performing manufacturing facility based in Castlebellingham.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated maintenance professional to work within a fast-paced, production-driven environment offering strong earning potential through shift premiums and overtime.
The Role As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and improving plant and production equipment to maximise uptime and efficiency.
Key responsibilities include: Carrying out preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance Fault finding and breakdown repair on production and packaging equipment Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime Working with pumps, valves, gearboxes, conveyors and automated systems Assisting with installation and commissioning of new equipment Maintaining accurate maintenance records and adhering to CMMS systems Ensuring all work is completed in line with Health & Safety procedures What We're Looking For Time-served Fitter / Mechanical qualification Experience in a manufacturing, food, pharma, packaging or high-volume production environment Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills Experience working with preventative maintenance systems Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and utilities systems desirable Ability to work effectively as part of a shift-based team What's On Offer Salary: €50,000 - €55,000 Regular overtime opportunities Initial 12-month contract Opportunity to work in a modern, well-invested facility (This position is within commuting distance of Newry, Louth, Meath, and Monaghan) If you are a proactive Maintenance Fitter looking for a strong package and career in the Castlebellingham area, we would love to hear from you.
Skills: technical analytical and communication skills