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Ward Feeds are currently seeking for Maintenance Fitters for their sites located at Nuttstown Storage House, Clonee Co. Meath.
A Maintenance Fitter would have to ensure the continuous, safe, and hygienic
operation of grain intake, drying, and storage facilities. Daily duties include routine mechanical and electrical machinery repairs, facility upkeep, fault-finding, and preparing equipment for peak harvest seasons.
Key Duties & Responsibilities are as follows:
•Preventative & Reactive Maintenance: Conduct scheduled servicing on equipment (grain dryers,
elevators, conveyors, and intake pits) to prevent breakdowns. Swiftly diagnose and repair machinery
failures during high-pressure harvest periods.
•General Store Upkeep: Maintain the structural integrity of the grain store, ensure proper ventilation, and
perform regular housekeeping to prevent pest infestations and dust accumulation.
•Welding & Fabrication: Perform structural repairs, welding, and metal fabrication on bins, augers, and
chutes as needed.
•Compliance & Safety: Enforce Health and Safety Authority regulations. Ensure strict adherence to
food/feed hygiene, bio-security, and environmental standards.
•Harvest Support: Assist in grain intake, sampling, and moisture testing during peak seasons, which
frequently involves flexible or extended hours.
A minimum of 1 to 3 years as a Maintenance Fitter or a similar role required. Total
remuneration for this role is €36,605 per annum based on standard 39 hour work week. If you feel you have the relevant experience for this role, please apply in confidence with your CV to [apply via link]Apply at the original listing →Post your own listing — €10Share on WhatsApp