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Heavy Diesel Mechanic

At Kilkenny Limestone we’re looking for an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic

  • Due to ongoing production expansion, Kilkenny Limestone is currently recruiting for a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to work across our three sites at Kellymount, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny, Holdensrath, Co. Kilkenny and Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow.
    • RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

      • Working on all mobile and fixed plant on site, including Caterpillar, Volvo, Komatsu, JCB and Tamrock

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

      • Carry out planned/unplanned maintenance on production machinery.

      • 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.

    • REQUIREMENTS:

      • Diesel Mechanic experience with hydraulic and pump experience essential.

      • Welding experience desirable.

      • Strong fault finding / problem solving skills essential.

      • Good reporting and communication skills essential.

      • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

      • 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.

Kilkenny Limestone Quarries Ltd is part of Brachot, which is a Belgium-owned leading specialist in the extraction and processing of natural stone world wide.Kilkenny Limestone is currently recruiting for a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to work across our three sites at Kellymount, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny, Holdensrath, Co. Kilkenny and Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow.