Kilkenny Limestone are experts in the extraction, manufacture and supply of Irish Blue Limestone, and proudly serve in the construction of prestige edifices worldwide. For centuries, Irish Blue Limestone has been the elemental medium through which designers have expressed their unique vision. In an age of mass production and expendability, the excellence of Irish stone endures.
Kilkenny Limestone is currently recruiting for a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to work across our three sites at Kellymount, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny, Holdensrath, Co. Kilkenny and Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow.
Responsibilities:
* Work with flexibility within the Maintenance Department and in co-operation with other teams, departments and sites.
* Working on all mobile and fixed plant on site, including Caterpillar, Volvo, Komatsu, JCB and Tamrock.
* Promote maintenance best practices at all times within a continuous improvement environment.
* Carry out planned/unplanned maintenance on production machinery.
* Completion of non-trade specific work as required.
* Daily reporting of maintenance activities ensuring issues and open items / concerns are communicated in a timely and concise manner.
* Participate in Safety and Environmental training programmes and initiatives. Adhere to safe working practices as set out by the Safety Statement and other company safety rules.
* Maintaining compliance with site procedures and policies.
***Overtime rate of time and a half applies on all hours worked outside of the scheduled 39 hour week.***
REQUIREMENTS:
* Diesel Mechanic experience with hydraulic and pump experience essential.
* Welding experience desirable.
* Strong fault finding / problem solving skills essential.
* Good reporting and communication skills essential.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Be flexible in respect of shift changes and to participate in the maintenance procedure as required.
* Responds positively to changing circumstances and priorities.
* Strong team player.
* High level of organisational and multi-tasking skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €20.00-€26.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Experience:
* Diesel Engine: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person