Plant Engineer

Vp CPH; Munster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

23 days holiday

Birthday holiday

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Pension scheme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend incentive scheme

My Vp discount scheme

In-house and external training

Job summary

Vp CPH is seeking a hands-on mechanic to maintain and repair plant machinery ranging from Mini Diggers to Forklifts. You’ll work in depots or at customer sites, ensuring peak performance and timely parts provisioning to support fast, reliable solutions.

The role demands a proven mechanical/engineering background, a qualification in mechanical plant or agricultural engineering, and a strong hands-on approach with careful record-keeping. A valid full driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• A proven mechanical or engineering background.
• A recognised qualification in mechanical plant or agricultural engineering.
• Ability to fault find on plant machinery.
• Good record-keeping and paperwork accuracy.
• Flexible, trustworthy and reliable with good timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain and repair plant machinery and depot assets to the highest standard.
• Prepare equipment in the depot ready for hire.
• Attend equipment breakdowns on customer sites to carry out safe and effective repairs as and when needed.
• Maintain accurate service and inspection records at all times.
• Identify and record damage on out-of-service equipment.
• Promote Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, reporting any issues to your line manager.
• Keep your work area clean, tidy, and well-maintained.
• Carry out additional duties within your skills and competence as required to support the smooth running of the business.

Skills

Mechanical background

Engineering background

Record keeping

Fault finding

Flexible and reliable

Full driving licence

Education

Mechanical plant engineering qualification

Agricultural engineering qualification

Job description

You’ll be a hands‑on mechanic working on our plant machinery – from Mini Diggers, Dumpers to Forklifts and Telehandlers – carrying out maintenance, servicing, and repairs to the highest standard, whether in our depot or out on customer sites. With your expertise, every machine will perform at peak efficiency. You’ll also play a key role in ensuring essential parts and spares are ordered promptly, helping us deliver fast, reliable solutions every time.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain and repair plant machinery and depot assets to the highest standard
• Prepare equipment in the depot ready for hire
• Attend equipment breakdowns on customer sites to carry out safe and effective repairs as and when needed
• Maintain accurate service and inspection records at all times
• Identify and record damage on out-of-service equipment
• Promote Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, reporting any issues to your line manager
• Keep your work area clean, tidy, and well‑maintained
• Carry out additional duties within your skills and competence as required to support the smooth running of the business

What We’re Looking For

• A proven mechanical or engineering background
• A recognised qualification in mechanical plant or agricultural engineering
• Good Mechanical Aptitude, with a hand’s on approach
• Ability to complete records, paperwork accurately is essential
• Plant machinery knowledge and ability to fault find is essential
• A reasonable level of fitness is required due to the physical nature of the work
• To be flexible, trustworthy and reliable and have excellent time keeping skills is essential
• Valid full driving licence

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus public holidays
• Birthday holiday
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Contributory based pension scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a friend incentive scheme
• My Vp discount scheme
• Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required

A Little Bit About Us

As Ireland’s largest independent construction services company, CPH provide Powered Access Hire, Plant Machinery Hire nation wide from our depots in Cork and Portlaoise.

CPH are now part of the wider Vp plc Group. Established in 1954, Vp plc has evolved into a dynamic group of companies with expertise in equipment rental. Our organisation encompasses seven prominent operating divisions: Airpac Rentals, Brandon Hire Station, ESS, Groundforce, TPA, Torrent Trackside, UK Forks., Across these divisions, we proudly provide an extensive range of specialist products and comprehensive services tailored to various industries. Our offerings cater to diverse sectors such as construction, civil engineering, rail, water, oil and gas, outdoor events, and housebuilding.

With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Vp plc is your trusted partner for all your equipment rental needs.

Vp plc and CPH are an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.