Construction Plant Fitter

Construction Plant Fitter - Galway

Permanent | Full-time | Field-Based

The Company

Our client is a long‑established and recognised leader within the materials handling and plant equipment sector. They provide sales, rental, service, and repair solutions to customers across construction, manufacturing, and retail environments. With a strong local presence and a sizeable engineering workforce, they are known for stability and high service standards.

Due to continued service demand, our client is now seeking a Construction Plant Fitter to join their field service team based in Galway.

The Role

The successful candidate will operate as part of a regional field service team, carrying out service, repair, and maintenance work on plant and materials handling equipment at customer sites. This is a hands‑on role with a localised travel patch, ideal for someone who prefers regional coverage rather than extensive nationwide travel.

Key responsibilities include:

• Servicing, repairing, and maintaining plant and materials handling equipment
• Attending customer sites across Galway and surrounding areas
• Diagnosing mechanical and hydraulic faults efficiently
• Carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Returning to the depot as required for parts and job coordination
• Completing service documentation accurately and professionally
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health & safety standards

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm and Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, with an optional on‑call rota.

The Candidate

Our client is seeking a practical, mechanically minded engineer with:

• A trade qualification (plant fitter, mechanic, or similar)
• A minimum of 2-3 years' experience with plant, agricultural, or construction machinery
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding skills
• Willingness to work in a field‑based service role
• A proactive, reliable attitude and good customer‑facing skills
• Full driving licence

Candidates from plant, agricultural, or automotive mechanical backgrounds will be considered.

Package

Our client offers a competitive and well‑rounded package, including:

• Salary: €40,000 - €50,000
• Pension: Private pension available
• Vehicle: Company van provided
• Overtime: Paid at time and a half
• Holidays: 20 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day every 4 years)
• Lunch Allowance: €8 per day
• Laptop & Phone: Provided
• Training: Full product and health & safety training

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