Plant Mechanics

Job Description

Our client, Padraig Thornton Waste Disposal Limited t/a Thorntons Recycling , based in Dublin 12 , is currently seeking Plant Mechanics for immediate start at their facility in Dublin 12.

Qualifications:

2-3 years’ Plant Mechanic experience required. Mechanic Certification preferred but not essential. There are no m inimum academic requirements. Further training will be provided on-the-job as required.

General Duties / Respon sibilities / 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: Padraig Thornton Waste Disposal Limited t/a Thorntons Recycling, Unit S3B Henry Road, Parkwest Business Park, Dublin, D12 AC2X.

Number of hours work each week: 39

If you're interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV to View email address on employee.ie or call View phone number on employee.ie to enquire for more details.