Plant Fitter

Laois Hire; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Health plan

Career development

Profit share

Job summary

Laois Hire – The Briggs Equipment Group in Portlaoise is seeking a Construction Plant Fitter to join our team. You will service, repair and maintain a range of plant equipment and work closely with the service supervisor to keep processes efficient.

The role requires a practical background in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems, the ability to work independently under pressure, and a commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar role.
• Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principles.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repairing, and maintaining a range of plant equipment.
• Working closely with the service supervisor and all departments to maintain an efficient process.
• Diagnosing specific fault issues and actioning appropriately.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly working area including common areas.
• Adhering to all health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical principles

Electrical principles

Job description

Role: PlantFitter

Location:Portlaoise

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Permanent

Company:Laois Hire – The Briggs Equipment Group

About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across Ireland and the UK. Briggs Equipment Ireland is part of a €100 million turnover group, businesses in our group include Briggs Equipment Ireland, Laois Hire Services, Aerial Platform Hire, Future Events Hire and GPT Vehicle Rentals.

Laois Hire is a leading plant and tool hire company in Ireland, who provide a comprehensive range of services from plant machinery and tools to highly specialised equipment.

We have a new opportunity for a Construction Plant Fitterto join our successful and team based in Portlaoise.

In this role you will be:

• Servicing, repairing, and maintaining a range of plant equipment.


• Working closely with the service supervisor and all departments to maintain an efficient process.


• Diagnosing specific fault issues and actioning appropriately.


• Maintaining a clean and orderly working area including common areas.


• Adhering to all health and safety guidelines.

What will help you to excel in this role:

• Previous experience within a similar role


• Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principals


• The ability to work independently and under pressure.


• Good communication skills

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive salary


• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%


• HSF Health plan scheme


• Future development and career opportunities


• Profitshare bonus based on business performance

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the application or interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment Team, and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met.