Plant Mechanics

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

Job summary

Wilton Waste Recycling Limited, based in Co. Cavan, is seeking a Plant Mechanic for immediate start at their facilities in Co. Cavan. 2-3 years’ plant mechanic experience is required; mechanic certification is a bonus but not essential.

Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing plant machinery, ensuring safety and efficiency, and conducting preventative maintenance in a waste management setting. On-site work with thorough record-keeping and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ Plant Mechanic experience required.
• Mechanic certification preferred but not essential.
• No formal academic requirements stated.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and service plant machinery in waste management.
• Ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mixers, conveyors, pumps, crushers, and batching systems.
• Identify and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Repair or replace faulty parts and restore full operation promptly.
• Conduct scheduled and emergency repairs while following health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Pneumatic knowledge

Read technical drawings

Education

Plant Mechanic certification

Job description

Multiple locations

Wilton Waste Recycling Limited, Kiffa, Crosserlough, Co. Cavan, A82 F4W2

Wilton Waste Recycling Limited, Lismagratty, Corranure, Co. Cavan, H12 P902

Application Details

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Job Description

Our client, Wilton Waste Recycling Limited, based in Co. Cavan, is currently seeking Plant Mechanics for immediate start at their facilities in Co. Cavan.

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 waste management, recycling and related 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. Experience in a waste/recycling environment is a plus.

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

Work Locations – Wilton Waste Recycling Limited at: Kiffa, Crosserlough, Co. Cavan, A82 F4W2, Lismagratty, Corranure, Co. Cavan, H12 P902

Number of hours work each week: 39

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Sector

• water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities