Mechanical Fitter / Rigger

Company Description

MIM Mechanical Installation and Maintenance (N.I) Ltd, established in 1994, brings over three decades of experience in delivering high-quality mechanical engineering solutions. Recognized as one of Ireland’s leading mechanical installation companies, MIM successfully delivers projects across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe. The company provides end-to-end engineering services across design, fabrication, and installation for complex industrial environments. MIM supports sectors including biopharma, data centres, food and beverage, power generation, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor. With a core workforce of over 100 skilled professionals, MIM has the capacity to deliver projects of any scale safely, efficiently, and to rigorous quality standards.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit experienced Mechanical Fitters / Riggers to join our expanding site teams.

Location

Based in Derry/Londonderry with travel throughout Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, UK and Europe if required

Salary

Competitive (dependent on experience) + Overtime + Travel Allowance + Accommodation + Company Benefits.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe movement, installation, assembly and commissioning support of industrial machinery and mechanical equipment on customer sites. Projects range from machinery relocations and production line installations to data centre mechanical works and shutdown projects.

This is a hands-on role requiring a strong safety focus, excellent teamwork and a willingness to travel when required

Key responsibilities

• Machinery moving and equipment relocation
• Rigging and lifting operations
• Mechanical installation and assembly
• Installation of production machinery and process equipment
• Alignment and positioning of mechanical equipment
• Installation of steel supports and secondary steelwork
• Installation of pipework, brackets and mechanical systems
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Assisting with equipment commissioning and testing
• Operating hand and power tools safely
• Working with cranes, MEWPs and lifting equipment
• Completing work to high quality and safety standards
• Working on shutdowns and live industrial facilities
• Travelling to customer sites throughout the UK and Europe when required

Essential requirements

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Rigger or Industrial Installer
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Strong understanding of safe working practices
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel and work away from home when required

Desirable Requirements

• CSCS / CSR / Safe Pass
• Slinger Signaller
• Banksman
• IPAF
• PASMA
• Forklift or Telehandler
• Abrasive Wheels
• Manual Handling
• Working at Height
• MEWP
• Appointed Person or Lift Supervisor
• First Aid
• Confined Space
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Maintenance

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid travel and accommodation when working away
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and career development
• Opportunities to work on major industrial and data centre projects across Europe
• Long-term career progression within a growing engineering company

If you are motivated, safety conscious and enjoy working on challenging engineering projects, we'd like to hear from you.

• To apply, please send your CV to: ***email_hidden*** or [email protected]