Fitter

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The Company

Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is an innovative, world‑class supplier of high quality, technically complex automotive components, based in Carrickfergus. A proud member of the Ryobi Group, supported by our Japanese parent company, we bring the latest technological advances to our European customers. Ryobi’s vision is to maintain a sustainable business by achieving the best results for our customers, maximising the potential of every employee through mutual respect, trust and teamwork. Our mission is to be the Number 1 Die Casting Company in Europe, to build upon our current customer base and increase market share, and to satisfy customer and shareholder requirements.

The Role

• Sharpen all required tooling
• Identify and correct die problems independently or with reference to senior Die Maintenance Technician
• Carry out die modifications
• Spotting of die, wear plates and inserts
• Perform welding assignments
• Recognise and correct problems during die assembly/disassembly
• Perform finishing assignments
• Use measuring instruments
• Finish parts to print, after machining is completed
• Respond to Senior Die Maintenance Technician as required
• Carry out training of other employees
• Practice good housekeeping and safety procedures
• Ensure compliance to Health and Safety Practice
• Participate and lead information sharing, team working and Continuous Improvement Programmes
• Comply with the Company Environmental Policy and requirements of the Environmental Management System, both in normal and emergency situations
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Criteria

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent from a mechanical maintenance background
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focus
• Results focus
• Able to work effectively on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment
• Able to see activities through to completion
• Available to work shifts

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of tool fitting
• Welding experience

Shortlisting And Interviews

• Shortlisting – 3rd December 2025
• Interviews – Week commencing 8th December 2025

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive shift premium for all shift roles
• Generous employer pension contributions, starting at 7% Employer and rising to 14% Employer
• A health cash plan
• Discount scheme
• Life assurance
• Service‑related holidays & Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Free car parking
• Learning and Development opportunities and support
• Ride to work scheme
• Service awards

If you have previously applied for this role in the last 6 months, we will not be considering your application at this time.

Location: Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.