Plant Fitter - Quarry Based - Dublin

Company Pension + OTE + 21 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays

Date Posted: Tuesday 20 October 2026

, Ref: 2091

Rhino Recruitment are currently looking for a Plant Fitter to work at a quarry near Ballinascorney, Dublin.

 

The role will involve carrying out maintenance, repairs and servicing on fixed plant equipment and associated machinery, with occasional mobile work across other sites if required.

Salary: €46,000–€56,000 per annum + overtime (Average of 20 per OT hours week available).

Shift: Late shift available, with an additional 7 hours’ basic pay for the 46 rostered hours worked. Overtime paid before and after rostered working hours.

Contract: Permanent

Company Benefits:

  • Pension scheme

  • Overtime opportunities

  • 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Duties:

  • Carrying out planned maintenance, servicing and repairs on fixed plant equipment and machinery.

  • Diagnosing mechanical breakdowns and completing repairs to minimise downtime.

  • Implementing preventative maintenance programmes across the quarry.

  • Rebuilding components, testing equipment and monitoring spare parts usage.

  • Working on plant equipment including pumps, conveyors, crushing and screening machinery.

  • Providing occasional mobile maintenance support at other sites when required.

  • Following Health & Safety procedures, reporting hazards and incidents, and maintaining safe working practices.

Requirements:

  • Time-served or equivalent experience in a mechanical discipline.

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a relevant industry, such as quarrying, aggregates, concrete, recycling or waste processing.

  • Basic fabrication skills.

  • Practical knowledge of tools and specialist equipment used for heavy plant repairs.

  • Knowledge of rigging, slinging and jacking procedures.

  • Basic electrical knowledge, including testing for power, would be an advantage.

  • Experience with hydraulics, pumps, valves and automated plant would be beneficial.

  • Knowledge of crushing, screening and conveying systems would be an advantage.

  • Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Full driving licence.


To apply or find out more, please contact Rhino Recruitment.

or Email an up to date CV to: shaun@rhinorecruitment.com

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