Mobile Plant Fitter/Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Hourly rate of pay

€26 per hour

Hours of work per week

39

Normal hours

Monday – Thursday 8.00am to 4:30pm

Friday – 8.00am to 3:30pm

Overtime payment

Time and a half for all hours worked after 39 hours per week. Double time on Sunday hours.

Holidays

22 days per calendar year

Bank Holidays

10 days per calendar year

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 fitter to work across our three sites at Kellymount, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny, Holdensrath, Co. Kilkenny and Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow.

Responsibilities:

Work on Large Diesel Engines & Hydraulics on machines such as Volvo, Caterpillar, Kamatsu.

Work with flexibility within the Maintenance Department and in co-operation with other teams, departments and sites.

Promote maintenance best practices at all times within a continuous improvement environment.

Carry out planned/unplanned maintenance on production machinery.

Proactively follow up on re-occurring technical issues.

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.

Participate fully in any cross-functional training initiatives and mentor operations personnel at all times.

REQUIREMENTS:

Strong fault finding / problem solving skills essential.

Good reporting and communication skills essential.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to take lead on maintenance issues and to work independently or as a team member.

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.

Pay: €26.00 per hour

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

* Sick pay

Work Location: In person