HGV Mechanic/Construction Plant Fitter

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Craftworker

The current salary scale for the position is €796.52 (point 1) to €917.38 (after 9.5 years) gross weekly pay.

Advertised Date: 12 Sep 2025

Weekly Rate

Kilkenny

To form a panel from of Permanent/Temporary/Fixed Term/Specific Purpose contract posts

Closing Date: 03 Oct 2025, 04:00 PM

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JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Duties of the ROLE shall include:

The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

1. 1. The person employed will be required to carry out all the duties allotted to him/her by the Line Managers and other supervisory staff, relative to the repair and maintenance of vehicles/machinery any other such duties.
  2. He/she will be required to work in any of the premises used by Kilkenny County Council, including any other premises that may be required in the future.
  3. Initial deployment shall be to the Machinery Yard, Hebron Industrial Estate Kilkenny but the Council may, at it’s absolute discretion, assign the employee to such work base as may be required from time to time.
  4. He/she will keep and furnish such records and reports relating to his/her duties as directed by staff.
  5. He/she will operate such systems (including information technology) if necessary to achieve maximum efficiency in the position.
  6. He/she may be required to drive a van in the course of his/her duties
  7. The post holder will comply with requirements of Kilkenny County Council’s Corporate Safety Statement, their Department’s Safety Statement and all legislation/regulations as may be in force from time to time, including any such policies introduced by Kilkenny County Council.
  8. The post-holder will operate any machinery, appliances, equipment and associated items as required including operating existing technology and any new technology that may be introduced in the future and be responsible for such items under his/her control.
  9. Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
  10. The person employed may be required to supply his/her own set of maintenance tools.
  11. New empolyees will be expected to perform duties in accordance with established work practices of the County Council including those incorporated in agreement with the County Council ans Staff Unions.
  12. The person employed must be available for the Winter Maintenance Roster.

1. 1. The person employed must be available for overtime as required.

The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Contact Details

Kilkenny County Council
County Hall
John Street

0567794000 human.resources@kilkennycoco.ie

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HGV Mechanic/Construction Plant Fitter

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