Plant Mechanic


Nurney Plant and Civil Ltd
Carlow nurney
carlow, CO.CARLOW R93 W5xk
Ireland

Category
Industry
Automotive / Motor Vehicles / Parts
Job Start Date
29/07/2026
Job End Date
31/08/2026
Experience Required
Yes
Pay
From €40,000 To €50,000
Per Year    
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full-Time Permanent
Travel
Some Travel Required

Job Description
Plant Mechanic (Plant Fitter)

Heavy plant & commercial vehicles • Yard- and site-based

Hours: 39 hours per week with overtime available.

Pay: €40,000 to €50,000 per year, depending on experience.

 

Nurney Plant & Civil Ltd (NPC) is a groundworks and civil engineering contractor. We are looking for an experienced plant mechanic to keep our fleet of excavators, dozers, dumpers and trucks safe, serviceable and on the job. The role is based in our yard workshop with regular travel to sites, and covers both heavy plant and commercial vehicles.

 

THE FLEET YOU'LL LOOK AFTER

  • Komatsu excavators and dozers
  • Hitachi excavators
  • Site dumpers
  • Volvo articulated dump trucks (ADTs)
  • Volvo and Renault trucks (HGVs)

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Carry out routine servicing and planned maintenance — oils, filters, greasing and inspections — to manufacturers' schedules.
• Diagnose and repair faults across diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, drivetrains, brakes, steering and electrical / auto-electrical systems.
• Use diagnostic equipment and manufacturer software to fault-find and clear faults.
• Attend breakdowns in the yard and on site, getting machines back up and running with minimum downtime.
• Prepare trucks and commercial vehicles for CVRT (DOE test) and carry out the repairs needed to pass.
• Carry out welding and fabrication repairs.
• Undercarriage, track, tyre, bucket, pin and bush work.
• Inspect plant on and off hire and before delivery, and report defects.
• Keep accurate service records, job cards and defect reports.
• Order and manage parts as required.
• Work safely at all times and keep the workshop clean, tidy and compliant.



Job Requirements


ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Time-served or apprentice-qualified plant fitter / HGV mechanic (QQI, City & Guilds or equivalent), or equivalent proven experience.
• Solid experience servicing and repairing heavy plant and/or commercial vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems and auto-electrics.
• Confident fault-finding using diagnostic laptops and equipment.
• Welding and basic fabrication skills.
• Full, clean driving licence (Category B).
• Valid Safe Pass card.

DESIRABLE (AN ADVANTAGE)
• Category C / CE (truck) licence for road-testing and moving machines.
• CSCS card or plant maintenance ticket.
• Manufacturer training on Komatsu, Hitachi, Volvo or Renault.
• Experience preparing vehicles for CVRT.
• Telehandler or forklift ticket.
• Own set of hand tools.

WHAT WE OFFER
• Job type: Full-time, permanent.
• Location: Yard-based at Carlow with travel to sites
• Hours: 39 hours per week with overtime available.
• Pay: €40,000 to €50,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Benefits: Company van / vehicle, tools & PPE provided, pension, overtime, ongoing training
• Start date: ASAP

HOW TO APPLY
Send your CV to info@nurneyplantandcivil.com
Closing date: 30.08.26.
Nurney Plant & Civil Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Employer
Nurney Plant and Civil Ltd
Noelle Murphy
Carlow nurney
carlow CO.CARLOW R93 W5xk
Ireland