Plant Fitter

FRS Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Training & More

Job summary

FRS Recruitment is seeking a qualified Construction Plant Fitter for a Dublin-based position. You will maintain, service and repair heavy plant machinery, diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems in a safety-focused environment.

Candidates with a National Craft Certificate or equivalent, strong diagnostic skills, and good IT literacy are encouraged. The role offers training, career progression, and benefits including pension and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Construction Plant Fitter (National Craft Certificate or equivalent)
• Experience in heavy plant, HGV, or mechanical environments
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving ability
• Good communication and basic IT skills
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and a team player

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and repair construction plant machinery
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Work on engines, transmissions, braking, steering, and fuel systems
• Carry out inspections, testing, and pre-delivery checks
• Accurately complete job reports and documentation
• Follow all health and safety procedures

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving

Communication

IT skills

Team player

Safety-conscious

Education

National Craft Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Plant Fitter (FRS68181) Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Salary: Pension, Life Insurance, Training & More

An excellent opportunity for a qualifiedConstruction Plant Fitterto join a leading supplier of heavy construction equipment in Ireland. This role offers long-term career progression, hands-on experience with advanced machinery, and the chance to move into a Field Service Engineer position.

Whether you are newly qualified or experienced, you will receive structured training and support to develop your skills in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Why Apply

• Optional progression to Field Service Engineer (Company Van provided at this stage)
• Ongoing training on modern plant machinery and systems
• Work with a wide range of heavy equipment and technologies
• Stable, full-time role with strong career development opportunities

What You Will Do

• Maintain, service, and repair construction plant machinery
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Work on engines, transmissions, braking, steering, and fuel systems
• Carry out inspections, testing, and pre-delivery checks
• Accurately complete job reports and documentation
• Follow all health and safety procedures

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Construction Plant Fitter (National Craft Certificate or equivalent)
• Experience in heavy plant, HGV, or mechanical environments
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving ability
• Good communication and basic IT skills
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and a team player

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary + overtime
• Pension
• Life insurance
• Discretionary sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellness support
• Full training and career progression opportunities