Power Up Your Career: Join Us as a Plant Mechanic. We're offering an excellent chance for the ideal candidate to become part of our expanding equipment rental company. As a Plant Mechanic you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of heavy machinery, ensuring optimal functionality, safety, and operational efficiency.
What you’ll do:
· Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a wide range of heavy equipment, including powered access machinery.
· Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues using specialised tools and diagnostic equipment.
· Conduct preventative maintenance tasks to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.
· Collaborate with the maintenance team to identify and prioritise equipment repair needs.
· Effectively manage time and resources to meet maintenance schedules and minimize equipment downtime.
· Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage.
· Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, troubleshooting issues, and implementing timely solutions.
· Communicate with supervisors and operators to understand equipment performance issues and gather relevant information for repairs.
· Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards during maintenance and repair work.
· Keep up to date with the latest developments in equipment technology and maintenance techniques.
What you'll need:
· Previous experience working as a plant mechanic in the repair of plant and equipment or similar.
· Good all-round mechanical skills.
· Experience working on diesel engines.
· Leaving Cert or equivalent.
· Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues.
· Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and produce safe, high-quality work.
· Highly organised with the ability to communicate effectively.
· IT proficient to record jobs electronically.
· Valid driver’s licence.
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.
To apply please send a copy of your CV or visit our website to download a copy of our application form.
Hours of work: Monday – Thursday 7.30am – 5.00pm & Friday 7.30am – 4.00pm
Location: 17 Watergrasshill Business Park, Meenane, Watergrasshill, Co. Cork, T56H602
Salary: From €20 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
