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.

About The Role

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

About The Company

About Mulrines

P Mulrine & Sons was established in 1919. Originally located just off Main Street Ballybofey with a workforce of 4 people, the company specialised in the production and distribution of soft drinks and bottled beer.

In 1971 P Mulrines & Sons Sales was established, and a new plant was opened on the Donegal Road which offered greater opportunities to the local people for employment with numbers increasing to around 80 people at the site

With the period of growth that followed our first Tetra Pak fillers were introduced in 1982.

An independent fourth generation family business the Company has grown steadily over the years. As a family business we are very proud of our local heritage and of the loyal workforce we have generated here in Ballybofey and the surrounding area, currently employing over 250 people across all sites.

Company Culture

Our Values

At Mulrines, our values shape how we work every day — with our customers, our colleagues, and our wider communities. They define what good looks like at Mulrines and guide the behaviours we expect across every role and every site.

At Mulrines, we value people who:

Perform

They deliver results, demonstrate ownership, frequently exceed expectations.

Collaborate

They work well with others in a down to earth, trustworthy, respectful and good-humoured manner.

Grow

They show initiative, are flexible, resilient and willing to learn.

These values have helped Mulrines build a strong reputation over more than a century and continue to guide us as we invest in our future. If these values reflect how you like to work, you’ll feel at home at Mulrines.

Company Benefits

Company Benefits

We offer a benefits package designed to support our people both personally and professionally.

You’ll receive competitive remuneration, clear pathways for career progression and opportunities to enhance your skills through training and development.

At Mulrines, we value dedication, initiative and professionalism — and we reward it through recognition, opportunities for growth and a workplace culture that truly values its team.

Vacation, Paid time off, Casual dress, Free parking, Open office, Competitive salary, Progression opportunities

Salary

Not disclosed