Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter

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📍 Meath-Navan, IEFULL TIME

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Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter (MAMF)

 

Reporting to: Maintenance Manager.

 

Contract: Permanent.

 

Location: Slane, Co. Meath

 

Role Summary:

Dawn Meats Group is one of Europe's leading beef and lamb processing companies with locations across Ireland, UK, France and continental Europe employing over 12,000 employees.

Dawn Meats are looking to recruit a Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter (MAMF) in Slane Co. Meath to provide technical and problem-solving support for the plant and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be based at our primary production plant in Slane and their duties will include:

  • Supports and executes plant specific maintenance strategies to achieve key performance goals and overall maintenance performance;
  • Assists and supports production, enabling production schedules to be met and to ensure that all issues are resolved in a timely fashion;
  • Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with relevant standards;
  • Carry out work orders in a timely and safe manner while maintaining adherence & full compliance with company procedures;
  • Responsibility to upload all job details onto a handheld mobile field technology device on completion;
  • Develop in-depth working knowledge of all site mechanical equipment;
  • Complete all paperwork in full;
  • Follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the Site;
  • To complete training and review of SOPs on compliance.

Qualifications

Your role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy Maintenance/Engineering environment.

The ideal Candidate will have or demonstrate:

  • Time-served Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitter (MAMF), demonstrating a high level of competency, with a minimum of 3 years post apprenticeship experience;
  • Experience of machines & process equipment, controls & automation;
  • Experience in electrical & mechanical installations, maintenance and refrigeration systems;
  • Can demonstrate good communication, both written & oral skills, which meet the requirements of the job in full;
  • Good troubleshooting ability; to logically follow a line of thought for problem solving;
  • Holds a full driving license;
  • Ability to work on their own initiative, with minimum supervision, as well as part of a team;
  • Has a flexible approach to working hours (shift work, overtime and on call).

 

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The salary for this Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter role at dawnmeats is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter position at dawnmeats located?
This Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter role at dawnmeats is based in Meath-Navan, IE. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter role at dawnmeats full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter role at dawnmeats.
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When was the Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter job at dawnmeats posted?
This Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter position at dawnmeats was posted on Sep 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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