Garage Mechanic/Fitter

Job description: Position: Garage Mechanic/Fitter Location: McQuillan Quarries, Dundrod Responsible to: Workshop Manager Contract type: Full-time permanent Salary: Competitive Working hours:39 hours per week as well as overtime during mornings, evenings and weekends (weekends on a rota basis), which is a requirement for the role. Why work for McQuillan Companies? McQuillan Companies, a family-run business in Northern Ireland, offers a diverse range of services including roadworks, civil engineering, demolition, quarrying, waste management, outdoor cleaning and analytical chemistry. If you're seeking a career in a growing company with a dynamic environment and great benefits, McQuillan Companies is for you. We value all perspectives and create a supportive space where people thrive. John McQuillan Contracts is a leading civil engineering and road surfacing contractor based in Northern Ireland. The company carries out widely varying projects including, but not limited to, road construction and maintenance, surface treatments, car parks and environmental improvement schemes, coastal and inland waterway works, demolition and sports pitches. Utilising the extensive experience of our skilled technical staff and operational workforce, broad range of plant and equipment resources and long-standing relationships with specialist partners, we consistently deliver excellence for our expanding client base in the public and private sectors. High profile public sector clients include DfI Roads, Central Procurement Directorate and various Local Councils. We offer a range of benefits including: Competitive salaries and overtime (where applicable) An excellent employee pension scheme 30 days of annual leave Working as a part of a dynamic group of professionals who excel at maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a supportive and welcoming environment Excellent development, learning and training opportunities Participation in a range of team building activities Employee Initiatives (Social & Fundraising activities) Free onsite parking Overall objectives We seek to appoint a Garage Mechanic/Fitter to join our busy and expanding team within John McQuillan Contracts. If you are looking for a career opportunity within a growing business that includes a range of benefits, in a dynamic and engaging working environment then McQuillan Companies is the place for you. This role will require someone with a 'can do' attitude, a commercial approach and demonstrable attention to detail. The successful candidate will report to the Workshop Manager and must be hardworking, reliable, and possess excellent communication & inter personal skills. In return you will be awarded a competitive salary, variety within your role, the ability to build upon your existing experience within the profession and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team. Key responsibilities: Keep equipment available by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades and controlling corrosion; Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling major assemblies components or parts; Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems; Comply with legislative vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety and combustion control standards; Maintain vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing and painting; Contain costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options; Visiting sites to carry out repairs to plant on site. Essential Criteria: Full Driving licence; NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or similar; Minimum of 3 years experience working on large plant and small tools; Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections; Excellent communication skills; Strong analytical/problem-solving and time management skills; Capable of working independently; Ability to work in a safe manner in a quarry and construction environment; Closing date for all applications:Friday 20th March 2026. This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definite. It is a guideline within which the individual jobholder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible and may alter as the Companys strategic direction changes. Skills: Excellent communication and influencing skills Project management skills Good IT skills Strong customer service skills Min of 2 years experience in a supervisory role Flexible approach to work Good understanding of heavy plant and machinery Benefits: Competitive salaries L&D opportunities 30 days of annual leave