Plant Hire Fitter -Castlebar

Location Castlebar
Contact email: michael.kane@chadwicks.ie
Job ref: 039555
Published: almost 2 years ago

Hire Fitter / Driver

Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. Main brands include Chadwicks, Heiton Buckley, Cork Builders Providers, Panelling Centre, Davies & Telfords.

 

Principle Objective

To work closely with the Hire Supervisor to ensure a high level of service to our customers while also adhering to high work standards.

 

Knowledge & Experience

  • Comprehensive product knowledge with experience in the Hire industry
  • Fitter capabilities

 

Key Responsibilities

 

- Maintenance and service of our large plant items to include;

  • Mini Excavators
  • Mini Dumpers
  • Road Compressors
  • Vibrating Rollers

- Maintenance and service of our small plant items to include;

  • Cement Mixers
  • Concrete Power Float
  • Plate Compactor
  • Poker Vibrators

- Maintenance and service of our electrical tools to include;

  • Angle grinders, Circular saw, Hammer drills, Breaker, Sanders.

- Maintenance and service of engine types;

  • Honda    4 stroke petrol

  • Lister / Yammer  4 Stroke diesel

  • Partner / Makita / Husqvarna    Petrol  2 stroke

  • Assisting in the general / day to day running of a busy hire department

  • On site repairs and breakdowns.

  • Ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices adhered too.

  • Test and run for small fleet (pat test)

  • Maintenance and light repair on small tool fleet

  • Safeguard the assets of the company

  • Ensure all company policies are implemented accordingly

  • Be responsible for the safety of staff and customers

  • Responsible for the upkeep of the shop and warehouse

  • Assist in entering data onto the hire computer system

  • Vehicle Health and Safety Management

  • Taco Graph management

  • Delivery and collection of stock to customers

  • Provide comprehensive customer demonstrations on how to safely use plant and tool equipment

 

Essential Competencies

  • Effective team working
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • The flexibility and willingness to learn
  • To enjoy working with people
  • Tact and diplomacy
  • Dynamic, motivated & driven to achieve targets
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail

 

Key Relationships

  • Branch Colleagues
  • Branch Manager
  • Regional Director
  • Area Hire Manager
  • Commercial Manager
  • Support Office team
  • Customers & Suppliers

 

Contract Type

*         Permanent

*         Full time 39 hour contract

*         Working week Monday to Friday, may be required to take part in the Saturday roster

 

Our Benefits Include

  • Competitive Basic Salary
  • Private Health Care
  • Sick Pay Scheme
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • Pension Scheme
  • Colleague Saving Scheme
  • Profit Share Scheme
  • Colleague Discount
  • Educational Assistance
  • Wellness initiatives

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