Mining Equipment Service Technician – Ireland

Sandvik; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

4 Company Days

Defined Contribution Pension

VHI Health Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Sandvik Portlaoise is seeking an experienced Service Technician to maintain and repair underground and surface mining equipment across Ireland. You will diagnose faults, perform scheduled servicing and implement mechanical and electrical repairs while upholding safety and quality standards.

Join a proactive team in Portlaoise, with opportunities for hands-on diagnostics, equipment optimization, and knowledge transfer to junior staff. A full, clean driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ hands-on experience with heavy construction or agricultural machinery.
• Expertise in hydraulic systems maintenance and fault finding (pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses).
• Strong electrical knowledge including wiring, sensors, control units, CAN bus diagnostics.
• Experience using diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot faults.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics and drawings.
• Proactive problem-solving and clear communication within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and servicing of equipment to high safety and quality standards.
• Plan tools and parts required for tasks per work procedures.
• Commissioning of products including pre-delivery inspections and on-site commissioning.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to identify and solve common problems.
• Complete maintenance reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Diagnostics software

CAN bus diagnostics

Job description

Sandvik Portlaoise is seeking an experienced Service Technician to maintain and repair underground and surface mining equipment across Ireland. You will diagnose faults, perform scheduled servicing and implement mechanical and electrical repairs while upholding safety and quality standards.

Join a proactive team in Portlaoise, with opportunities for hands-on diagnostics, equipment optimization, and knowledge transfer to junior staff. A full, clean driving licence is preferred.