Service Technician

Manufacturing & Production · Quality & Process · Maintenance & Reliability

In short

Sandvik is looking for an experienced Service Technician for their Portlaoise workshop to support the maintenance, repair, and optimization of mining and construction equipment in Ireland. This role involves diagnostics, scheduled servicing, and mechanical/electrical repairs to ensure peak machinery performance and minimize customer downtime.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment.
Plan for correct tools and parts required to perform tasks, according to all work procedures.
Commissioning of products that includes pre-delivery inspections and hot (operational and at customer site) commissioning.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to identify and solve common problems, as a first line support.
Identify components, understand basic functionality, and conduct maintenance and repair work accordingly. This includes the provision of preventive and cost-efficient repairs.
Support the customer’s product/equipment/processes by suggesting possible improvements.
Uses knowledge and experience to solve standard problems for customers.
Understands system functionality and interactions of hydraulics/mechanics/electrics/automation/pneumatics/materials.
Complete maintenance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Occasionally collect technical feedback in Sales Area (inputted into Database).
Assign tasks to junior staff and guide them in their completion.
Coach customer technicians on basic servicing and maintenance principles.
Ensure that all routine work procedures are carried out according to safety standards.
Other ad hoc duties as requested by management.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years’ hands-on experience working with heavy construction or agricultural machinery (e.g., excavators, loaders, telehandlers, etc.).
Proven expertise in hydraulic system maintenance and fault finding, including pumps, valves, cylinders, and hoses.
Solid understanding of electrical systems, including wiring, sensors, control units, and CAN bus diagnostics.
Experience using diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot and repair faults efficiently.
Familiarity with preventive maintenance schedules and service documentation.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
A full clean driving licence.

Desired Qualifications

Highly motivated & organised individual with exceptional communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Can-do attitude and thrive on working in a multi-cultural team environment.
Ability to take on and manage tasks and topics with a focus on developing the business and improving current practices and procedures within the operations.
Training will be provided.

Benefits

22 days annual leave
4 Company Days
Defined Contribution Pension
VHI Health Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
Health & Wellbeing Initiatives – gym membership, wellbeing seminars, bike to work scheme, etc

Skills

Hydraulic SystemsElectrical SystemsDiagnostic ToolsTechnical ManualsEngineering DrawingsCAN bus

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About Sandvik

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024, the Sandvik Group had approximately 41,000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 123 billion.

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