Maintenance Fitter
Kepak GroupIreland
Posted September 12, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors, employing over 4,500 people. Kepak has 14 manufacturing facilities throughout Ireland and the UK with sales offices in Europe, the US, Asia and Africa. The group processes and markets a broad range of fresh and value added meat products serving the international foodservice and retail markets. Innovation and quality is the lifeblood of Kepak Group’s business ethos. Kepak continuously invest in consumer insight and innovation through research and development. As a founding member of Origin Green, the group has a strong reputation for sustainable food production and farming practices. Kepak have a portfolio of market leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, Crafty Chef and John Stone. At Kepak, our ambition to grow as a business is equaled only by our ambition to grow the careers and personal satisfaction of our people. As a family-owned company, our culture is open and welcoming. For more information, please visit www.kepak.com
Job Description
Kepak Group is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to join their manufacturing facility in McCarren Meats in Cavan. The role involves maintaining and repairing industrial equipment, supporting the production plan, and ensuring safety compliance. It's a shift, Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime.
Requirements
- Prior experience in high speed machines and conveyors, packaging machines, gearbox repairs, air automation, hydraulics and welding.
- Ideally significant experience working as a maintenance fitter with a manufacturing/industrial business (food or packaging industries preferred).
- IT literate and experience in automation.
- Good communication skills, enthusiastic, hardworking and energetic.
- Basic electrical experience, but not essential.
- Must have prior experience in electrical testing and diagnostic.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing processes.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Access to discounted health care
- Employee Discount Platform
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Additional Service Leave
- Discounted Meat Purchases
- Career Development opportunities
- Education Support
- Study Leave