As a Maintenance Fitter in poultry manufacturing, you will be responsible for both reactive and preventative maintenance of production equipment and machinery.
Your role ensures high uptime, safety, reliability, and compliance with food-processing standards. This role is critical in supporting production efficiency and achieving minimal downtime.
Key responsibilities
Perform start-up checks and complete preventative maintenance tasks designed to minimize breakdown risks and optimize equipment longevity
Perform preventative, planned, and reactive maintenance on machinery and equipment
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Ensure all equipment is operating safely and efficiently in accordance with manufacturer specifications
Respond promptly to maintenance requests to minimise downtime
Production Line setup and ensuring all lines are running smoothly
Solve technical problems and check to ensure smooth production/packaging run
Liaise with Operations and Maintenance Management to discuss problems and improvements
Maintain accurate records in a systematized manner of maintenance activities, including service logs and parts usage
Identify prospects for process improvement and cost savings
About you
Trade qualifications in Fitter / Turning are required
Proven experience in maintenance within a manufacturing or food production workplace
Solid mechanical aptitude and experience with workshop activities such as lathe, machining, welding, and rebuilds
Proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving mechanical systems
Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Drivers Licence and Forklift license required
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team