Maintenance Fitter

Sammouldings; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Maintenance Fitter for day shifts. The role involves maintaining machinery, performing mechanical and electrical repairs, and ensuring efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a year of experience in a high-volume environment, possess mechanical and electrical skills, and a relevant engineering qualification. Competitive hourly wage with various benefits offered.

Benefits

Quarterly Profit Share Bonus

Health care scheme

Death in service cover

5.6 weeks holiday

Auto enrolment in SAM Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Working knowledge of managing maintenance workloads and strict deadlines.
• Be mechanically minded and able to use a variety of hand tools.
• High degree of initiative and safety awareness.
• Ability to prioritize workloads under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver continuous improvement in processes and machines.
• Carry out mechanical, electrical, pneumatic repairs to plant & machinery.
• Fault finding & troubleshooting on plant & machinery.
• Maintain machinery as per maintenance schedule.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Troubleshooting

Welding (MIG/Arc/TIG)

Computer literacy (Word, Excel)

Education

ONC/OND Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Maintenance Fitter (Day Shift)

Location: Unit 1, 1 Orchard Way, Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Job Summary: As a Maintenance Fitter you will be responsible for day‑to‑day scheduled and unscheduled maintenance within the Antrim production facility, ensuring machines and buildings run effectively and efficiently.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver continuous improvement in processes and machines, configure manufacturing systems to reduce costs, improve availability and deliver business excellence.
• Carry out mechanical‑electrical‑pneumatic‑hydraulic repairs to plant & machinery.
• Fault finding & troubleshooting on plant & machinery, mechanical & electrical.
• Maintain machinery in good working order as per maintenance schedule.
• Ensure plant & machinery are available for maximum productivity.
• Maintain a safe, neat & tidy work area by following safety & housekeeping procedures.
• Operate and maintain CHP & dust extraction plant efficiently.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately.
• Co‑operate with fellow workers and management.
• Carry out any other duties as required.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 1 year experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment working with electrical & mechanical machinery, including fault finding and repairs.
• Working knowledge of managing maintenance workloads and working to strict deadlines.
• ONC/OND Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent, or time‑served mechanical/electrical apprenticeship.
• Be mechanically minded and able to use a variety of hand tools.
• Capable of MIG/Arc/TIG welding.
• Computer literate: Word, Excel.
• High degree of initiative and safety awareness.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, respond quickly to emergencies and have creative problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrate and lead by the company values.
• Flexible with regards to working hours for opposing shifts, holiday cover or planned maintenance.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of lean production systems and continuous improvement processes.
• Knowledge of steam boiler plant.
• Mechanical background with electrical skills.

Benefits

• Quarterly Profit Share Bonus (average 15% of salary).
• Total customer satisfaction bonus up to £800 per year.
• Health care scheme (free money back after 6 months).
• Death in service cover £20,000.
• 5.6 weeks holiday plus 3 extra loyalty days.
• Auto enrolment in SAM Pension scheme (ERICER 4%).
• Work Well Live Well programme.
• Annual team charity partner vote and team fundraising.
• Monthly company value awards, bright idea awards, holiday treats, service awards.

Contract & Salary

• Contract type: Full time.
• Hours: Monday 5:30am‑18:30pm; Tuesday 7am‑18:30pm; Wednesday 7am‑17:00pm; Thursday 7am‑18:30pm.
• Salary: £12.42–£15.57 per hour.

Closing Date

Friday 28th November 2025.