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Maintenance Fitter - Heavy Industry

Ireland, Cork · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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Job Description

Join a highly industrious and rapidly growing manufacturing organisation based in North Cork, where you'll play a key role in keeping a busy, high‑performing plant running at its best. This is an ideal role for a skilled Maintenance Fitter who enjoys problem‑solving, working with heavy plant, and contributing to a proactive maintenance culture.

Job Responsibility

  • Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs across plant equipment
  • Conduct inspections, diagnose issues, and respond quickly to breakdowns
  • Complete planned preventative maintenance (weekly, monthly, bi-annual checks)
  • Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with compliance standards
  • Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and equipment updates
  • Promote strong teamwork and effective communication across departments
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency

Requirements

  • Time-served Maintenance Fitter with qualifications in Mechanical Automation, Manufacturing Maintenance, Toolmaking, or related fields
  • 5+ years' experience in heavy plant/industrial environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with preventative maintenance systems and troubleshooting
  • Ability to work proactively, use own initiative, and manage tasks effectively
  • Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in a fast-paced environment

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