Plant Mechanic

Frey Consulting Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Ongoing training

Career progression

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group is seeking a capable Service Engineer to maintain and repair a wide range of plant and equipment across workshops and customer sites in Dublin and surrounding areas. The role involves servicing, fault finding, and supporting equipment turnover, with a company vehicle provided and clear opportunities for long-term career progression within an established hire specialist.

You will carry out preventative maintenance, attend sites, and ensure safety checks to keep equipment

Qualifications

• Background as Plant Fitter or Service Engineer.
• Experience servicing mobile equipment and on-site field work.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills with hydraulic/electrical troubleshooting.
• Trade qualification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform breakdown repairs.
• Attend customer sites for field service work.
• Prepare equipment for hire and handover.
• Maintain accurate service records.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Field service

Independent work

Full driving licence

Education

Relevant trade qualification

Tools

Hydraulic systems tools

Electrical troubleshooting tools

Job description

Location: Dublin | Full-Time | Permanent

• Join a well-established plant and equipment hire company with a strong reputation in the construction sector
• Mix of workshop-based work and field service across customer sites
• Varied role covering servicing, maintenance, breakdowns and repairs
• Company vehicle provided with strong long-term career prospects

THE COMPANY:

A leading provider of plant and equipment hire solutions supporting construction, civil engineering, utilities and infrastructure projects throughout Ireland.

With a large fleet of modern equipment and a growing customer base, the company has built a strong reputation for service, reliability and technical expertise. They continue to invest in both their people and equipment, offering excellent long-term career opportunities for skilled engineers and fitters.

THE ROLE:

This Service Engineer role will involve maintaining, servicing and repairing a wide range of plant and machinery, both in the workshop and on customer sites.

• Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on plant equipment
• Diagnose faults and complete breakdown repairs
• Undertake mechanical, hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting
• Attend customer sites to carry out field service work
• Complete inspections and safety checks on equipment
• Prepare equipment for hire and customer handover
• Maintain accurate service records and job documentation
• Ensure high standards of customer service and equipment reliability

THE PERSON:

This role will suit a Plant Fitter, Service Engineer, HGV Technician or Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical skills. Candidates from construction plant, material handling, agricultural machinery, access equipment, powered access or commercial vehicle backgrounds are all encouraged to apply.

• Background as a Plant Fitter, Service Engineer, HGV Mechanic or similar
• Experience servicing, maintaining or repairing mobile equipment
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
• Hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting experience would be advantageous
• Construction plant, material handling, agricultural or HGV experience preferred
• Relevant trade qualification is beneficial
• Ability to work independently and manage field-based responsibilities
• Full driving licence

THE PACKAGE:

• Company vehicle
• Ongoing training and manufacturer product exposure
• Strong job security within an established business
• Mix of workshop and field-based work
• Opportunity to develop into a senior technical role

LOCATION:

Ideally based in Dublin, Meath, Kildare, Wicklow or Louth, but open to candidates across the Greater Dublin area.