Construction Plant Fitter Job Description
Harrington Group is currently seeking a skilled Construction Plant Fitter to join our team at Kilkelly Quarry.
This role involves routine maintenance and servicing of plant equipment and machinery in an efficient and safety driven manner. The successful candidate will have full responsibility for diagnosing breakdowns, implementing preventative maintenance programs, and consulting with external contractors.
Main Responsibilities:
* Routine maintenance and servicing of plant equipment and machinery
* Development and implementation of plant-wide preventative maintenance programs
* Diagnosing breakdowns and conducting repairs
* Consulting with external contractors to schedule work on site
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Able to effectively communicate clearly with operatives and managers to fault diagnose
* Able to update self-knowledge by training as required and be health & safety aware
* Good knowledge of welding and gas cutting equipment
* Experience of electrically powered machinery and an appreciation of hydraulics, air, and electrically driven control systems
* Able to use all hand tools associated with this industry
* Full clean driver's license (class c is an advantage)
* Able to communicate and be fluent in English (written and spoken)
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate
* Overtime Pay
* Twenty-one Days Annual Leave
* Statutory Sick Leave
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Futher education/training and development support
Working Conditions:
* Monday to Friday working days (Occasional Saturday work - 8am to 1pm)
* 40 hours + per week
The ideal candidate should have a proven background within the heavy plant industry with a minimum of 3 years post-apprenticeship experience. A significant amount of suitable working experience is more important than qualifications.
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