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Job Description
Our client, Seán & Justin Murphy Limited t/a Murlock Construction, based in Rathangan, Co. Kildare, is currently seeking Plant Mechanics for immediate start at their facility in Rathangan, Co. Kildare.
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: Seán & Justin Murphy Limited t/a Murlock Construction, Cappanargid, Rathangan, Co. Kildare, R51 T258.
Number of hours work each week: 39
Career Level
- Experienced [Non-Managerial]