About this role
Our client, Maher Civils and Groundworks Limited, based in Limerick, is currently seeking Plant Mechanics for immediate start at their facility in Limerick, and various sites around Ireland as per current projects.
Qualifications
2-3 years’ Plant Mechanic experience required. Mechanic Certification preferred but not essential. There are no minimum academic requirements. Further training will be provided on-the-job as required.
- General Duties / Responsibilities / Experience: To maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and service machinery and equipment used in construction, demolition and related activities To ensure that all plant machinery is operating efficiently and safely, to minimize downtime, and to support the overall productivity of the plant To perform regular maintenance checks on plant machinery, including mixers, conveyors, pumps, crushers, and batching systems.
- To conduct preventative maintenance tasks to extend the life of equipment and minimize breakdowns.
- To lubricate machinery, replace worn parts, and ensure all components are in good working condition.
- To identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in plant equipment and diagnose problems accurately.
- To repair or replace faulty parts, ensuring that all machinery is returned to full operational capacity in a timely manner.
- To perform both scheduled and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
- To ensure all work is conducted in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- To maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections performed on plant equipment.
- Essential knowledge includes mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as the ability to diagnose and fix issues promptly to ensure smooth plant operations Essential knowledge includes strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge, ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and manuals, and excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving skills Essential skills include application of relevant health & safety and environmental legislation, performance of system checks and adjustments on machinery, and monitoring of inventory supply for required equipment Candidates must be competent to assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment or upgrades Candidates must be competent to monitor stock levels of spare parts, tools, and equipment needed for maintenance and order parts and supplies as needed A mechanic qualification or certificate is a bonus but is not mandatory 2-3 years’ of proven relevant experience as a Plant Mechanic is required.
Annual Remuneration: €36,605.00; Pay rate €18.05 per hour Work Location: Maher Civils and Groundworks Limited, Unit G6, Eastway Business Park, Ballysimon Rd, Limerick, V94 F7K2.
Number of hours work each week: 39 If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV to [email protected] or call 019020688 to enquire for more details.