Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Greiner AG; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to maintain high-speed operations in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical faults, conducting preventative and breakdown maintenance, and enhancing equipment performance. The role requires a recognized apprenticeship in engineering and at least one year of practical experience. The company offers a competitive salary of £47,057.27 per year and numerous benefits, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Profit-related pay Annual Bonus

Fully funded Health Cash Plan

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Pension Contributions

Enhanced Leave Benefits

Corporate Women in Business membership

Charity Committee and Social Events

Qualifications

• Complete a recognised engineering apprenticeship successfully in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Have a minimum of 12 months post-apprenticeship experience in a relevant role.
• Ability to understand schematics and troubleshoot mechanical faults.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tool changes and set up for production.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently.
• Support maintenance and quality optimization for manufacturing processes.

Skills

Pneumatics knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Electrical control systems understanding

Preventative maintenance practices

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship (BTEC H.N.C Level 3 or above)

Job description

As a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter, you will be essential to keeping our high-speed manufacturing operations running at their best. You will carry out accurate tool changes, optimise processes, diagnose and repair mechanical faults, and deliver both preventative and breakdown maintenance. You will help improve equipment performance, reduce energy use, and strengthen our culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement—all while supporting the growth of our apprentices.

Main Activities / Tasks

• Product tool changes and set up
• Process setting and product quality optimisation
• Troubleshoot process related issues
• Mechanical fault diagnosis
• Mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance
• Support with the apprentice programme
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards
• Update and maintenance of records in accordance with internal systems, ISO9001, ISO14001, BRC etc.
• Assist with energy reduction plans for the shift team and ensure that energy efficiency considerations are factored into daily work.
• Actively support and contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Your profile

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship qualification (at BTEC H.N.C Level 3 or above) successfully completed within a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of 12 months post-apprenticeship experience in a relevant engineering or maintenance role, ideally within a fast-paced production setting.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics and ability to understand schematics.
• Working knowledge of preventative maintenance practices.
• Understanding of Electrical control systems and ability to fault find electrical issues.
• Working knowledge of auxiliary systems such as compressors, chilled water etc.

This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definitive. These are guidelines within which the individual’s jobholder works. This may alter as the Company’s strategic direction changes.

Our Offer

Your normal working hours are an average of 42.35 hours per week with 30 minutes paid lunch per day:

• Week 1 - 48.4 hours, 06.54 am to 19:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
• Week 2 - 36.3 hours, 06.54 am to 19:00pm Monday, Thursday and Friday

Please note our site location is in Northern Ireland, therefore you must have a permanent right to work in the UK.

• Salary £47,057.27 per annum
• Profit related pay Annual Bonus
• Fully funded Health Cash Plan to support dental, physio costs etc
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• 4% Employer Pension Contributions with further 1% increase guaranteed from 1 April 2026
• Death in Service Benefit (Salary x 2)
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• 1 additional holiday per annum after 5 years’ service
• Corporate Women in Business membership for all colleagues
• Diversity Mark Bronze Accredited workplace
• Plus many more including Charity Committee and Social Events across the year

We provide equal opportunities for everyone and see diversity as our strength. Therefore, we welcome all applicants – regardless of characteristics such as gender, age, background, social status, sexual orientation, religion, or mental and physical abilities. We have set the goal of empowering women and increasing female leader representation. We foster an inclusive work environment and encourage all individuals to apply.

Job ID: 3710