Plant Hire Equipment Maintenance Engineer

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? Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose faults on construction and plant equipment
  • Carry out mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs
  • Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance
  • Ensure machines meet safety and performance standards

? Equipment may include brands like Komatsu, Atlas Copco, JLG, etc.

? 1. Field Service Work

  • Travel to customer sites to repair breakdowns
  • Respond quickly to urgent faults (downtime = cost for clients)
  • Provide on-site technical support

? 2. Diagnostics & Technical Work

  • Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics
  • Use diagnostic tools/software
  • Identify root causes of equipment failures

? 3. Customer Support

  • Communicate with customers about faults and repairs
  • Advise on equipment use and maintenance
  • Maintain professional service standards

? 4. Documentation & Reporting

  • Complete service reports and job sheets
  • Support warranty claims with evidence (photos, parts, reports)
  • Record parts used and work completed

? 5. Team & Department Coordination

  • Work with:
    • Parts department (ordering components)
    • Service managers and workshop schedulers
  • Ensure jobs are completed efficiently and on time

? Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Heavy plant machinery
    • Hydraulics & electrics
    • Diesel engines
  • Ability to troubleshoot faults independently

Experience

  • Experience in one of the following is usually preferred:
    • Construction equipment
    • Agricultural machinery
    • Commercial vehicles or forklifts

Soft Skills

  • Problem-solving ability
  • Good communication with customers
  • Ability to work independently (especially field roles)
  • Time management and organisation

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Company: J&T Business Consulting
Apply for the Plant Hire Equipment Maintenance Engineer
Location: Belfast
Job Description:

? Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose faults on construction and plant equipment
  • Carry out mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs
  • Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance
  • Ensure machines meet safety and performance standards

? Equipment may include brands like Komatsu, Atlas Copco, JLG, etc.

? 1. Field Service Work

  • Travel to customer sites to repair breakdowns
  • Respond quickly to urgent faults (downtime = cost for clients)
  • Provide on-site technical support

? 2. Diagnostics & Technical Work

  • Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics
  • Use diagnostic tools/software
  • Identify root causes of equipment failures

? 3. Customer Support

  • Communicate with customers about faults and repairs
  • Advise on equipment use and maintenance
  • Maintain professional service standards

? 4. Documentation & Reporting

  • Complete service reports and job sheets
  • Support warranty claims with evidence (photos, parts, reports)
  • Record parts used and work completed

? 5. Team & Department Coordination

  • Work with:
    • Parts department (ordering components)
    • Service managers and workshop schedulers
  • Ensure jobs are completed efficiently and on time

? Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Heavy plant machinery
    • Hydraulics & electrics
    • Diesel engines
  • Ability to troubleshoot faults independently

Experience

  • Experience in one of the following is usually preferred:
    • Construction equipment
    • Agricultural machinery
    • Commercial vehicles or forklifts

Soft Skills

  • Problem-solving ability
  • Good communication with customers
  • Ability to work independently (especially field roles)
  • Time management and organisation

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Posted: May 13th, 2026