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Lifting Equipment Technician

Location: Kildare

Work Type: Permanent / Full Time

Job Ref: 13620171

Our client, a specialist in the design, installation and certification of lifting equipment, is seeking a Lifting Equipment Engineer to carry out equipment inspections and safety assessments.
This role involves spending 6 months inspecting lifting equipment in Ireland and 6 months assessing plant machinery in Helsinki, Finland.
  
Key Responsibilities:
    • Inspect lifting equipment in Ireland and assess plant machinery and safe working practices in Finland.
    • Identify and report defects, safety concerns and compliance issues.
    • Complete accurate inspection reports and compliance documents on time.
    • Liaise with clients and site teams, following safety standards and inspection procedures.
Requirements:
    • Practical experience in mechanical fitting, plant machinery, lifting equipment, construction or machinery operation.
    • Good machinery knowledge and understanding of safe working practices.
    • Experience with excavators, telehandlers or forklifts is an advantage.
    • CSCS card and full driving licence.
    • Good communication, attention to detail and accurate reporting skills.
    • Interest in equipment inspection and availability to work in Finland for six months.

The Offer:
Ireland:
  • Average annual earnings of €50,000–€60,000
  • Overtime paid at double time
  • Annual bonus of €3,000
  • €10 daily tax-free subsistence allowance
  • Company van and fuel card
  
Finland:
  • Average monthly net earnings of €4,400 a month
  • Accommodation provided
  • Company vehicle and fuel card
  • Work 3 weeks out of every 4, with pay for the full 4 weeks
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