Maintenance Fitter, Drogheda

We're working with a well-established and growing food manufacturing business in County Louth to appoint a Maintenance Fitter into their high-performing engineering team. This is a key hire for a modern, fast-paced production site that continues to invest heavily in both people and plant.

Responsibilities

Deliver planned preventative maintenance across a range of production and packaging machinery

Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to operations

Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs in a timely manner

Support production teams to maximise equipment uptime and efficiency

Contribute to ongoing continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

Maintain clear and accurate maintenance records

Ensure all engineering activities are carried out in line with site H&S standards

Criteria

Proven experience as a Maintenance Fitter within a manufacturing environment

Strong mechanical fault-finding skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Experience working on automated or fast-moving production equipment

Ability to read and interpret technical documentation

Positive, team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills

Comfortable working within a structured shift pattern

Food or FMCG experience would be advantageous, but not essential

Reward

Strong hourly rates with enhanced shift allowance (Circa€58.5K annually)

Structured 4-day working week offering excellent work-life balance (12 hr day and night shifts)

Secure, permanent opportunity within a growing and well-invested business

Modern, well-maintained facility

Clear opportunities for progression and skills development

Supportive engineering culture with a focus on continuous improvement

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