Plant Fitter
Location: Co Kerry
Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Flexibility required for occasional overtime or emergency callouts
Salary: €40-50k DOE

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated HGV / Plant Fitter to join their maintenance team. This role involves the inspection, servicing, repair, and ongoing maintenance of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), construction plant, and associated equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards across operations.

Desirable

• Experience with hydraulic systems, welding, and fabrication.

• Valid Safe Pass and Manual Handling certificates.

• Familiarity with road surfacing or civil engineering equipment.

Requirements

• Qualified HGV Mechanic or Plant Fitter (e.g. National Craft Certificate or equivalent).

• Proven experience in maintaining and repairing HGVs and construction plant.

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.

• Full, clean driving licence (HGV licence desirable).

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Familiarity with health and safety procedures within a construction or civil engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on HGVs, construction plant, and machinery in line with manufacturer specifications and safety standards.

• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs both on-site and in the workshop.

• Conduct pre-use inspections and safety checks on all plant and vehicle equipment.

• Maintain accurate service records, job sheets, and defect reports.

• Work closely with site managers and operators to schedule maintenance and minimise downtime.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Manage spare parts and consumables as required.

• Respond promptly to breakdowns, including occasional out-of-hours support.
  
  

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Plant Fitter position and similar opportunities contact: Alan 056-7786631 / 0858072559 or Alan@optimizerecruitment.ie

Alan is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-14336.

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For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Plant Fitter position and similar opportunities contact: Chris 056-7786631 / 083 1220295 or Chris@optimizerecruitment.ie

Chris is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-14355

www.optimizerecruitment.ie

 #ORjobs