Mechanical Fitter

Description

Kepak Cork is currently recruiting for an experienced trade-qualified Electrician or Mechanical Fitter to join the Maintenance team in a busy beef processing plant.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will work as part of a team responsible for all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance, specialising in the repair of industrial equipment.

This is a shift role that covers a 24/7 production plan in a busy food and retail packing facility.

Additional positions exist with fulltime, flexi hours offered on a rotational morning/day shift basis, candidates must be available to work a variety of shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repair of industrial production equipment such as high speed machines, conveyors, packaging machines, gearboxes, bearings and hydraulics.
• Assist the Lead Maintenance Technician with the implementation of preventative maintenance programmes for all machines in the assigned area.
• Assist with the continuous monitoring of all machinery and equipment within the plant.
• Ensure real-time repair of machines and equipment to get them back up & running within the optimum time frame.
• Document all aspects of maintenance work carried out and keep management informed of potential issues.
• Adhere to company safety policies at all times.
  

Requirements
Key Competencies/ Experience:

• Ideally must have experience working as a maintenance engineer within a manufacturing/industrial business, preferably within the food or packaging industries.
• IT literate and experienced in automation.
• Good communication skills, enthusiastic, hardworking, and energetic.
• Flexibility to meet peak work demands as required
  

Benefits
What can we offer you?

• Time and a half for overtime
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking
• Cash sales available
• Pension plan
• Flexibility in holiday planning
• Flexibility for Shift Work (including Saturdays and Sundays)
• Paid first break
• 30 mins for second break
• Permanent contract
• Career progression