Diesel Maintenance Plant Fitter Dublin - Construction Industry

Salary:  €53,000 - €60,000 Per Annum (Dependent on experience)

Hours: 45 hour week

Location: Dublin (Field & Workshop)

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

 

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Diesel Plant Fitter to join a busy and growing operation in Dublin. This role focuses on the maintenance, repair, and servicing of heavy plant equipment, ensuring minimal downtime while maintaining full compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.

 

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and inspections on plant machinery
• Diagnose faults across diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and mechanical components
• Perform repairs on engines, transmissions, braking systems, pumps, and hydraulics
• Respond to breakdowns and complete on-site (field) repairs as required
• Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports, and job sheets
• Prepare plant machinery for hire, deployment, or operational use
• Work both within the workshop and at external customer sites
• Ensure all work complies with Irish health & safety regulations and industry standards
• Provide support and guidance to junior fitters or apprentices when required

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working with construction or quarry plant equipment
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Familiarity with diagnostic software and telematics systems

 

• Strong problem-solving and fault-diagnosis ability
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• High level of attention to detail
• Good communication skills, particularly in field-based environments