Senior Heavy Plant Fitter - Hydraulics & Diagnostics

Tower Plant & Civil Engineering; Tullamore; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Plant & Civil Engineering Ltd is seeking an experienced Construction Plant Fitter to join our plant team in Ireland. You will service, diagnose, repair and maintain heavy construction plant and equipment, including excavators, rollers and dumpers, with a strong focus on hydraulics, diesel engines and transmissions.

The role covers workshop and site-based work, with a hands-on approach and strict adherence to safety, quality and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Construction Plant Fitter.
• Experience with heavy plant and tracked/wheeled equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mobile hydraulic systems and fault finding.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and associated systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics and diagnostic information.
• Experience carrying out both planned maintenance and breakdown repairs.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair heavy construction plant and machinery.
• Diagnose hydraulic, mechanical and electrical faults.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and diagrams.
• Attend plant breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.

Skills

Heavy machinery

Hydraulic systems

Diesel engines

Diagnostics

Electrical faults

Drivetrain knowledge

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Technical manuals

Hydraulic schematics

Job description

Tower Plant & Civil Engineering Ltd is seeking an experienced Construction Plant Fitter to join our plant team in Ireland. You will service, diagnose, repair and maintain heavy construction plant and equipment, including excavators, rollers and dumpers, with a strong focus on hydraulics, diesel engines and transmissions.

The role covers workshop and site-based work, with a hands-on approach and strict adherence to safety, quality and client requirements.