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Senior Plant Fitter

Location: Kildare

Work Type: Permanent / Full Time

Job Ref: 1362011

Senior Plant Fitter
Locations: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland & Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 12-Month Contract | 6 months in each location
Package: Average earnings €70-80K in Ireland | €1300 per week Net in Finland

Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Plant Fitter to join their team on a unique 12-month contract, splitting your time between Ireland and Helsinki, Finland.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong experience working on plant machinery and heavy equipment, who is comfortable carrying out installation, maintenance, inspections and fault-finding work.
The contract is structured as 6 months in Ireland and 6 months in Finland, offering an excellent earning potential in both locations.

Responsibilities
While working in Ireland, you will be responsible for:
  • Installation and commissioning of plant and lifting equipment
  • Planned and reactive maintenance
  • Inspection of lifting gear and associated equipment
  • Mechanical fault-finding and repair
  • Ensuring all work is completed safely and to the required standards
While working in Finland, you will be responsible for:
  • Maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment
  • Maintenance of lifting gear
  • Carrying out inspections and assessments relating to machinery operations
  • Identifying mechanical issues and ensuring equipment is safe for use
  • Working as part of a site-based team in Helsinki
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Mechanic, Mechanical Fitter or similar
  • Strong knowledge of plant machinery and mechanical equipment
  • Experience with equipment such as excavators, telehandlers, forklifts or other heavy machinery would be advantageous
  • CSCS card
  • Experience carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspections
  • Good understanding of safe working practices
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
  • Full driving licence
  • Comfortable travelling and working internationally
Offer
Ireland
  • Average annual earnings of €70,000-€80,000
  • Paid overtime at double time
  • €3,000 annual bonus
  • €10 per day tax-free subsistence
  • Company van and fuel card
Finland - Helsinki
  • Average monthly earnings of €4,800-€5,500 DOE
  • Company vehicle and fuel card
  • Accommodation provided
  • Work 3 weeks out of every 4 - Paid for the full 4 weeks
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