Trainee/Junior Mechanic

KDM Hire Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

KDM Hire Ltd in Dublin is seeking a Trainee/Junior Mechanic to support the service team in maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of heavy machinery. You will work under supervision to gain hands-on experience and learn best practices for safe, efficient maintenance.

The role emphasizes teamwork with senior mechanics, basic repairs, and preventative tasks, with an emphasis on safety and reliability. A Leaving Cert is required, and a valid driving licence is desirable; IT skills to record jobs

Qualifications

• Experience with machinery plant and equipment is desirable.
• Ability to troubleshoot some mechanical issues.
• Organised with effective communication.
• IT proficient to record jobs electronically.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of heavy machinery.
• Work closely with senior mechanics and maintenance team.
• Carry out basic mechanical repairs and maintenance under supervision.
• Replace basic components such as filters, belts, hoses and brakes as trained.
• Use hand tools and workshop equipment safely and correctly.
• Support compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop and area.
• Assist in identifying basic faults and determine when further investigation is needed.
• Assist with dismantling, repair and reassembly of components.
• Conduct basic servicing and preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

Machinery experience

Troubleshooting

Communication

IT record-keeping

Education

Leaving Cert or equivalent

Job description

Power up your Career: Join us as a Trainee/Junior Mechanic in our Dublin depot. We are delighted to be creating this brand-new position as part of the continued growth of our equipment rental business. As Trainee/Junior Mechanic you will be responsible for assisting the service team with maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of heavy machinery, ensuring optimal functionality, safety, and operational efficiency.

What you will do:

• Work closely with senior mechanics and other members of the maintenance team.
• Carry out basic mechanical repairs and maintenance under appropriate supervision.
• Replace basic mechanical components such as filters, belts, hoses, brakes and other parts where appropriately trained.
• Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely and correctly.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards during maintenance and repair work.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop and working area.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures and safe working practices, carry out routine inspections and report any faults or issues identified.
• Assist with identifying basic mechanical faults and determining when further investigation is required.
• Assist with dismantling, repair and reassembly of mechanical components.
• Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely and correctly.
• Carry out basic servicing and preventative maintenance tasks.

What you will need:

• Previous experience working with machinery plant and equipment desirable.
• Good all-round mechanical skills.
• Leaving Cert or equivalent.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot some mechanical issues.
• Organised with the ability to communicate effectively.
• IT proficient to record jobs electronically.
• Valid driver’s licence is desirable.

KDM Hire Ireland is a professional and dynamic business which has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland’s leading equipment rental companies. With over 35 years of experience within the industry, our passion remains the same to simply do ‘whatever it takes’ to deliver quality equipment and services to our customers.

We take PRIDE in our work, our customers and our company and we look for people that share our values: Positivity, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, Energy.

Hours of work:

Monday – Thursday 7.30am – 5pm & Friday 7.30am – 4pm, 41.5 hrs per week

Location:

Stadium Business Park, Ballycoolin Road, Dublin 11, D11 E2YT