Our client, P Roche Agricultural Contractors Limited t/a P Roche Agri, based in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, is currently seeking Agricultural Mechanics for immediate start at their facility in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- To fit, install, examine, service and repair engines, agricultural machinery and mechanical equipment, except motor vehicles, aircraft and electric motors
- To repair, overhaul and maintain agricultural equipment including tractors, tillage equipment, seeding equipment and harvesting equipment
- To perform evaluations of equipment, perform preventative maintenance activities and repair faults
- To oil and grease stationary engines and machinery
- To inspect and test new machinery and mechanical equipment for conformity with standards and specifications
- To disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs
- To examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear
- To operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs and maintenance performed
Requirements – Experience and Skills
- Essential knowledge for the role includes agricultural equipment and mechanics
- Candidates must have experience in conducting routine machinery checks, consulting technical resources and maintaining agricultural machinery
- Candidates must have experience in performing machine maintenance on installed equipment, performing test runs, recording test data, using testing equipment and resolving equipment malfunctions
- Candidates must be experienced in major agri machinery brands
- A relevant qualification is a plus but is not mandatory
- 2-3 years of experience required as an Agricultural Mechanic in a previous role
- Experience in and knowledge of CLAAS machinery is an advantage.
Annual Remuneration: €36,605.00; Pay rate €18.05 per hour
Work Location: P Roche Agricultural Contractors Limited t/a P Roche Agri, New Road, Moneenroe, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, R95 P76Y.
Number of hours work each week: 39
If you're interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV to info@crewitresourcing.com or call 019020688 to enquire for more details.