Join one of Europe's leading processing companies with locations across Ireland, UK, France and continental Europe employing over 8,000 employees. We looking to recruit a Mechanical and Maintenance Fitter to provide technical and problem-solving support for the plant and maintenance teams. The successful candidate will be based at our primary production plant in Laois and their duties will include: Supports and executes plant specific maintenance strategies to achieve key performance goals and overall maintenance performance; Assists and supports production, enabling production schedules to be met and to ensure that all issues are resolved in a timely fashion; Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with relevant standards; Carry out work orders in a timely and safe manner while maintaining adherence & full compliance with company procedures; Responsibility to upload all job details onto a handheld mobile field technology device on completion; Develop in-depth working knowledge of all site mechanical equipment; Complete all paperwork in full; Follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the Site; To complete training and review of SOPs on compliance. Qualifications Your role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy Maintenance/Engineering environment. The ideal Candidate will have or demonstrate: Time-served Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitter (MAMF), demonstrating a high level of competency, with a minimum of 3 years post apprenticeship experience; Experience of machines & process equipment, controls & automation; Experience in electrical & mechanical installations, maintenance and refrigeration systems; Can demonstrate good communication, both written & oral skills, which meet the requirements of the job in full; Good troubleshooting ability; to logically follow a line of thought for problem solving; Holds a full driving license; Ability to work on their own initiative, with minimum supervision, as well as part of a team; Has a flexible approach to working hours (shift work, overtime and on call).