Plant Fitter

Cunningham Contracts; Newry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Plant Fitter to join their team in Newry. The role involves servicing mechanical and non-mechanical plant equipment, ensuring compliance, and maintaining detailed service records. Ideal candidates should have experience in mechanical repairs and a clean driving license. This position requires excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills, and offers a full-time, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter or similar mechanical repair/maintenance role.
• Knowledge of construction plant and equipment including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic.
• Experience in investigating and diagnosing technical faults.
• Possess a clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete service and maintenance for mechanical and non-mechanical plant.
• Ensure compliance relating to heavy plant equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records.
• Act as a mentor to junior employees.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical repair skills

Knowledge of vehicle repair

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced and talented Plant Fitter to join our high performing team.

REPORTING TO: Plant Manager

LOCATION: Based in our Head Office in Newry, Co Down

CONTRACT TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

HOURS: Monday – Friday, with occasional weekend additional hours available.

Role Responsibilities

• Complete service and maintenance for mechanical and non-mechanical plant and specialist equipment, following manufacture guidelines and company processes.
• Ensure statutory compliance relating to heavy plant equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks and other precision-based maintenance.
• Identify and capture machine damage, investigating and documenting, as appropriate.
• Inspect new plant and equipment and sign off before use on site.
• Ensure company fleet vehicles are always roadworthy and prepare for testing to MOT and NCT standards.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive service and maintenance records via logbooks and databases as required.
• Work closely with the Plant Manager and Office & Logistics Manager to ensure they are aware of problems as they occur, working to solve problems quickly.
• Work closely with and take direction from the Operator team, and support in ordering repair and/or spare parts, maintenance parts, assemblies, and consumables.
• Maintain an inventory of plant tools, manuals, repair parts, assemblies and consumables for use in the workshop, ensuring all items are labelled correctly and stored safely.
• Request purchase orders to be raised for parts for stock.
• Act as a mentor to any junior employees or apprentices who are attached to the Plant Team, sharing knowledge and best practice.
• Maintain excellent levels of housekeeping, ensure areas are free from waste and trip hazards.
• Comply with applicable Safety, Environment, Health, and Waste Management policies and procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Plant Fitter or similar mechanical repair/maintenance role.
• Knowledge of construction plant and equipment including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic.
• Experience in investigating and diagnosing technical faults.
• Possess a clean driving licence.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent mechanical repair skills.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspect of vehicle repair.

Additional information

• Must have the ability to travel to place of work in Carnbane Industrial Estate in Newry.
• Role is an in-person, on-site role.
• May involve travel to our other sites across the Republic of Ireland

Cunningham Contracts Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.