23/01/2026
๐จ Exciting Opportunity - Mechanical Fitter!๐จ
JJ Loughran is hiring a Mechanical Fitter to join our dynamic team!
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career at one of the largest and most diverse electrical & mechanical engineering companies in the UK and Ireland.
Job Title: Mechanical Fitter
Company: JJ Loughran
Location: Cookstown
Job Type: Full Time
About Us: JJ Loughran is a dynamic and growing organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive and inclusive work environment. We are a leading provider of electric motors, drives, gearboxes, and engineering solutions across Northern Ireland and beyond. We are currently looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join our team and help us continue to build a culture of excellence.
Did You Know?
Electric motor systems consume over half of global electricity, and within industry, motor-driven systems can account for up to 70% of total electricity demand.
At JJ Loughran, the work you do on motors, gearboxes, and pumps plays a direct role in improving reliability, efficiency, and sustainability across our customersโ operations.
Job Description:
In this position, youโll work both onsite with our clients and in-house at our Cookstown facility. This role is essential in helping us deliver top-quality mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installation services.
Key Responsibilities
โข Carry out maintenance, repair, overhaul, and assembly of mechanical equipment, including electric motors, gearboxes, and pumps, both onsite and in-house.
โข Perform equipment disassembly, inspection, fault diagnosis, bearing and seal replacement, and reassembly to required specifications.
โข Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues on rotating equipment, helping to minimise downtime and ensure reliable operation for clients.
โข Work collaboratively with the JJ Loughran team to deliver projects, breakdown repairs, and planned maintenance on time and to specification.
โข Comply with all health and safety procedures, contributing to a strong culture of safety and responsibility.
Essential
โข Experienced Mechanical Fitter with a broad mechanical skill set.
โข Hands-on experience working with electric motors, gearboxes, and pumps.
โข Competence in mechanical disassembly, bearing and seal replacement, and precision fitting.
โข Proficiency in welding (MIG, TIG, etc.); stainless steel welding experience is advantageous but not essential.
โข A reliable problem-solver who can work independently and as part of a team.
โข Flexibility to work both at the Cookstown site and across various client locations as required.
Place of Work:
โข Based at JJ Loughran Head Office, Cookstown, Northern Ireland. The role will involve visiting different client locations, on-site.
Working Hours:
โข 38 to 42 Hours per week.
โข Opportunities for Monday to Friday and Weekend overtime.
Benefits:
โข Company Pension Scheme.
โข Fully Paid Private Healthcare for Yourself, Partner & Children
โข Death in service life insurance scheme.
โข Refer a friend scheme.
โข Opportunities for career progression.
Salary:
โข Competitive, Negotiable depending on experience.
Frequency of Payment:
โข Weekly
Full-Time / Part-Time:
โข Full Time
How to Apply:
If interested in the following position, please e-mail your CV to [email protected] via the form. Alternatively, you can fill out the following JJL Application Forms and employee monitoring questionnaires which also can be emailed to: [email protected].
