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Maintenance Fitter

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    Ref: #JOB-2391276
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    GLENNON BROTHERS CORK LTD., Farran South, Castlelyons, Co. Cork, P61 Y448
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    No of positions: 2
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    39 hours per week
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    To be Confirmed
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    Published On: 12 Aug 2026
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    Closing On: 08 Sep 2026

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Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Fitter to join our busy sawmill plant. This role is critical to ensuring that all mechanical systems and equipment operate at peak performance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the maintenance and repair of manufacturing plant, machinery, and equipment, with commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities: 
 Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and internal standards. 
 Conduct fault diagnosis, repairs, and routine maintenance on plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. 
 Act as first responder for mechanical breakdowns on-site. 
 Carry out preventative and predictive maintenance tasks, and support process improvements. 
 Maintain and repair a range of systems, including: • Motors and gearboxes (up to 125kW) 
 Chain drives and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
 Mobile plant equipment (log handlers, fork trucks) 
 Boilers and drying kilns (low pressure hot water systems) 
 Manufacture or modify spare parts using milling, turning, welding, and other techniques. 
 Document the use of spare parts to ensure timely replacement. 
 Support plant upgrade and continuous improvement projects, as well as general sawmill operations. 
Qualifications and Experience: 
 Time-served mechanical fitter with relevant qualifications in Mechanical Automation, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Toolmaking, or a related field. 
 Consideration for those with heavy construction plant or mining experience. 
 Additional safety-related training is beneficial (e.g., Safe Pass, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms). 
 At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role, ideally within heavy industry. 
 Comfortable working indoors and outdoors year-round in a fast-paced environment.
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  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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