Experienced Mechanical Fitter
Posted: 15 hours ago
Job Description
Drenagh Sawmills is a long established, family-owned business located in Limavady. The Company uses timber to produce an innovative range of bespoke products for use in the fencing, landscaping, pallet & packaging and playground markets in the UK and Ireland.Experienced Mechanical FitterWe are seeking to recruit an:As acritical member of the Companys Maintenance team, youwill work at maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing machinery in our manufacturing facilities.Youwill work closely with all staff in each department to ensure optimum machinery performance and reduction of downtime.Responsibilities Will IncludeMechanical reactive and preventative maintenance;Plant improvements, upgrades and installations;Fault diagnosis to establish root cause of failure on mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems;Essential CriteriaMust have a recognised time served apprenticeship and achieved a relevant recognised qualification;3 - 5 years' experience gained working within a manufacturing environment in a similar role;Strong technical skills;Welding and fabrication experience;Strong analytical skills with proven problem solving ability;Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems;Experience of troubleshooting, fault finding, and repairs on modern machinery and equipment, hydraulics and pneumatics systems;Confident in reading and understanding engineering drawings to include hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams;Ability to work under pressure;Ability to work on your own or as part of a team;Reliable, honest, trustworthy and hard-working;Good communications skills.Desirable CriteriaDue to the nature of the role preference will be given to applicants demonstrating the following:Experience of working with heavy plant/industrial machinery,Experience in major mechanical upgrades and installations;Machining experience use of manual lathes, milling machines;Electrical qualification and experience specifically relevant to maintenance and fault finding.An attractive wage is available.Closing date for receipt of applications is: 5pm on Friday 14th November 2025.
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