Trade Qualified Fitter

Posted 31 August 2026
Salary confidential
LocationCounty Kildare
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering
Reference12417

Job description

Matrix Recruitment is recruiting for a Trade QualifiedFitter on behalf of a leading manufacturing company in South Kildare.

This is a permanent role maintaining production equipment, reducing downtime and supporting the smooth running of the manufacturing plant.

Days role/Full benefits 

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.

  • Diagnose and repair mechanical faults.

  • Maintain pumps, conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

  • Complete maintenance work through the CMMS.

  • Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

  • Work closely with production to maximise uptime.

  • Follow GMP, HACCP and LOTO procedures.

  • Assist with maintenance planning and spare parts.

What We're Looking For

  • Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitter/Maintenance Technician.

  • Minimum 2/3 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing/production/industrial environment.

  • Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair experience.

  • Experience carrying out preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns.

  • Knowledge of automated production equipment.

  • Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.


If you are interested in this role, please send your CV in Word format to Patricia.

Full detailed job spec available on request.


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