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Plant Mechanics

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    Crewit Resourcing Limited
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    Ref: #JOB-2440075
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    McGrath's Limestone (Cong) Limited, Cregaree, Cong, Co. Mayo, F31 W425
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    No of positions: 6
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    36605.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 25 Mar 2026
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    Closing On: 22 Apr 2026

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Our client, McGrath's Limestone (Cong) Limited, based in Cong, Co. Mayo, is currently seeking Plant Mechanics for immediate start at their head office in Cong, Co. Mayo. 



Key Responsibilities & Duties:
-	To maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and service machinery and equipment used in quarry activities
-	To ensure that all quarry machinery is operating efficiently and safely, to minimize downtime, and to support the overall productivity of the quarry
-	To perform regular maintenance checks on quarry machinery, including mixers, conveyors, pumps, crushers, and batching systems.
-	To conduct preventative maintenance tasks to extend the life of equipment and minimize breakdowns.
-	To lubricate machinery, replace worn parts, and ensure all components are in good working condition.
-	To identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in quarry equipment and diagnose problems accurately.
-	To repair or replace faulty parts, ensuring that all machinery is returned to full operational capacity in a timely manner.
-	To perform both scheduled and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
-	To ensure all work is conducted in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
-	To maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections performed on quarry equipment.



Requirements:
-	Candidates must be competent to perform all job duties listed above 
-	A mechanic qualification or certificate is a bonus but is not mandatory
-	2-3 years’ of proven relevant experience as a Plant Mechanic is required.
-	Experience working as a Mechanic in a quarry with heavy machinery is a plus
-	Essential knowledge includes mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as the ability to diagnose and fix issues promptly to ensure smooth plant operations
-	Essential knowledge includes strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge, ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and manuals, and excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving skills
-	Essential skills include application of relevant health & safety and environmental legislation, performance of system checks and adjustments on machinery, and monitoring of inventory supply for required equipment 
-	Candidates must be competent to assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment or upgrades
-	Candidates must be competent to monitor stock levels of spare parts, tools, and equipment needed for maintenance and order parts and supplies as needed
-	Candidates must have experience in preventive and reactive maintenance of quarry/plant equipment



Annual remuneration: €36,605.00; Pay rate €18.05 per hour 

Work Location: McGrath's Limestone (Cong) Limited, Cregaree, Cong, Co. Mayo, F31 W425.

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.  
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  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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