Plant Mechanics

Crewit Resourcing; Cloghan; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Engineering in Donegal, Ireland is seeking a Plant Mechanic for immediate start. Candidates should have 2–3 years of relevant experience; a mechanic qualification is a bonus.

On-the-job training is provided, with emphasis on maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe operation of plant equipment. Role involves servicing plant machinery, reading technical docs, and ensuring minimal downtime through preventative and reactive repairs.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of proven Plant Mechanic experience.
• Mechanic certification preferred but not essential.
• On-the-job training provided as required.
• There are no minimum academic requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and service plant equipment.
• Ensure machinery operates safely to minimize downtime.
• Perform regular maintenance checks on mixers, conveyors, pumps, crushers, and batching systems.
• Identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues and diagnose problems.
• Carry out scheduled and emergency repairs to restore operation quickly.
• Keep accurate maintenance and inspection records.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Plant mechanic certification

Job description

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Our client, Innealtóireacht J.C. Teoranta t/a JC Engineering, based in Cloghan, Co. Donegal, is currently seeking Plant Mechanics for immediate start at their facility in Cloghan, Co. Donegal.

Qualifications: 2-3 years’ Plant Mechanic experience required. Mechanic Certification preferred but not essential. There are no minimum academic requirements. Further training will be provided on-the-job as required.

General Duties / Responsibilities / Experience:

• To maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and service machinery and equipment used in plant hire, construction and related civils activities
• To ensure that all plant machinery is operating efficiently and safely, to minimize downtime, and to support the overall productivity of the plant
• To perform regular maintenance checks on plant machinery, including mixers, conveyors, pumps, crushers, and batching systems.
• To conduct preventative maintenance tasks to extend the life of equipment and minimize breakdowns.
• To lubricate machinery, replace worn parts, and ensure all components are in good working condition.
• To identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in plant equipment and diagnose problems accurately.
• To repair or replace faulty parts, ensuring that all machinery is returned to full operational capacity in a timely manner.
• To perform both scheduled and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• To ensure all work is conducted in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• To maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections performed on plant equipment.

Essential knowledge includes mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as the ability to diagnose and fix issues promptly to ensure smooth plant operations.

Essential knowledge includes strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge, ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and manuals, and excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving skills.

Essential skills include application of relevant health & safety and environmental legislation, performance of system checks and adjustments on machinery, and monitoring of inventory supply for required equipment.

Candidates must be competent to assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment or upgrades.

Candidates must be competent to monitor stock levels of spare parts, tools, and equipment needed for maintenance and order parts and supplies as needed.

A mechanic qualification or certificate is a bonus but is not mandatory.

2-3 years’ of proven relevant experience as a Plant Mechanic is required.

Annual Remuneration: €36,605.00; Pay Rate €18.05 per hour

Work Location: Innealtóireacht J.C. Teoranta t/a JC Engineering, Kilraun, Cloghan, Co. Donegal, F93 T954.

Number of hours work each week: 39

Sector

• manufacturing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]