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Maintenance Plant Fitter
Job Location:
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
2 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Salary: 18 21 per hour depending on experience 39-hour week
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Location: Ireland
Location: Ireland
Essential Requirements
- EU/UK passport or existing right to work in Ireland (mandatory)
- Recognised Mechanical or Plant Fitting Trade Certification (or equivalent)
- Minimum 3 5 years of experience in plant or heavy equipment maintenance
- Valid drivers licence
- Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills
Job Overview
Are you a qualified Maintenance Plant Fitter with hands-on mechanical experience and strong problem-solving skills This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy team supporting the building and construction industry through expert equipment maintenance and repair.
Are you a qualified Maintenance Plant Fitter with hands-on mechanical experience and strong problem-solving skills This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy team supporting the building and construction industry through expert equipment maintenance and repair.
As a Maintenance Plant Fitter youll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of construction plant machinery. Your role will be key to ensuring operations run safely efficiently and without disruption. This is a full-time position for individuals who are mechanically minded calm under pressure and ready for a challenge.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out preventative maintenance repair work overhauls and equipment installations
- Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical hydraulic and basic electrical systems
- Use diagnostic tools and procedures effectively to ensure accurate fault identification
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance repairs and inspections
- Identify faulty tools or equipment and ensure adequate spares are available
- Perform diagnostics and repairs on diesel and petrol-powered equipment with a focus on diesel
- Carry out basic welding and fabrication when needed
- Respond to breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime
- Work flexibly as a jack of all trades to support various mechanical and electrical tasks
- Engage with customers and colleagues calmly and professionally
- Maintain a clean safe and organised workspace
- in depth Knowledge of maintenance on Diggers and Dump trucks
- Knowledge of Volvo HGV systems is a plus
Qualifications & Skills
- Recognised Mechanical or Plant Fitting Trade Certification (or equivalent)
- Minimum 23 years of relevant experience in plant or heavy equipment maintenance
- Valid drivers licence
- Experience with diesel and petrol engines (diesel preferred)
- Basic welding skills
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities
- Familiarity with health and safety standards on construction sites
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Calm methodical and solution-focused approach
- Knowledge of Volvo HGV equipment an advantage
- Safe Pass and Manual Handling certificates (can be completed in Ireland if not already held)
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: 18 21 per hour depending on experience 39-hour week
- Stable full-time employment in a growing industry
- Opportunity to work in a hands-on vital role with long-term prospects
To apply: Email your CV with the subject line Maintenance Fitter to
Please note: If you do not hear back from us by 31 December 2025 please consider your application unsuccessful.
