Plant Mechanics

Crewit Resourcing Limited

Cloghan

On-site

EUR 33,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

JC Engineering in Cloghan, Co. Donegal, seeks experienced Plant Mechanics for immediate start at their facility. The role involves maintaining, repairing and servicing plant machinery used in construction and civils.

Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of plant mechanic experience; mechanic certification is a bonus but not required. Training will be provided on-the-job to ensure safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

2-3 years of proven Plant Mechanic experience.
Mechanic certification preferred but not mandatory.
No minimum academic requirements.
On-the-job training will be provided as required.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and service machinery and equipment used in plant hire, construction and related civils activities.
Ensure plant machinery operates safely and efficiently to minimize downtime and support productivity.
Perform regular maintenance checks on mixers, conveyors, pumps, crushers, and batching systems.
Conduct preventative maintenance to extend equipment life and reduce breakdowns.
Lubricate machinery, replace worn parts, and ensure all components are in good condition.
Identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues and diagnose problems accurately.
Repair or replace faulty parts to restore full operation promptly.
Perform scheduled and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Maintain accurate maintenance, repair, and inspection records.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Troubleshooting

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.

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

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

Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge, ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and manuals, and excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
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 Skills

Application of relevant health & safety and environmental legislation.
Performance of system checks and adjustments on machinery.
Monitoring of inventory supply for required equipment.

Other Requirements

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.

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