Preventative Maintenance Fitter | Permanent | Shift Rotation

Join the Team at Mulrines Mulrines of Donegal is Ireland’s premier juice production company, established in 1919. With over a century of experience, Mulrines now employs a highly motivated workforce of more than 220 people, operating from two major sites in Ireland, including our HQ in Donegal and our orchards in Kildare.

Mulrines is a name that has stood the test of time a proud local employer with deep roots in the community. We are now recruiting Preventative Maintenance Fitter to join our team at our Ballybofey site. If you’re a skilled Maintenance Fitter looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, safety-focused factory environment, this could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

The Role: As a Preventative Maintenance Fitter, you will carry out both preventative and reactive maintenance to keep our machinery and equipment operating at peak performance. Working on a 3-shift rotation (days, evenings, and nights), you will be a crucial part of maintaining production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out scheduled Preventative maintenance routines, including inspections, lubrication, adjustments and component replacements, to the planned frequency and standard. Perform condition checks such as vibration readings, thermal inspections and wear measurements on conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes and hydraulic systems.

Identify early signs of deterioration and raise corrective work orders before faults cause unplanned downtime. Record completed PM tasks, findings and parts used accurately in the CMMS to maintain reliable asset history. Give feedback on PM routines and frequencies, and support root cause analysis on repeat failures. Assist with planned shutdowns and overhauls, coordinating with contractors and OEM engineers where required.

Provide reactive breakdown support when needed, prioritising a safe and fast return to production. Follow lock-out/tag-out, permit-to-work and food safety requirements at all times, including hygienic practices and food-grade lubricants. What We’re Looking For: Experienced Maintenance Fitter, ideally with a background in a manufacturing or factory environment Multi-skilled with strong mechanical aptitude Experience with electrics is desirable Proven experience working on conveyors, motors, and hydraulic systems Ability to troubleshoot effectively under pressure Strong commitment to safety and quality standards Flexibility to work on a 2 or 3 shift rotation (Days, Evenings, Nights) Why Join Mulrines?

Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative team environment Continuous training and career development opportunities Gain experience with leading food and beverage manufacturing technology Be a valued part of a long-established, successful business