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Electric Hydraulic Engineer

📍 Kildare 💶 €25 per hour+ DOE Permanent · Full time Posted 30 Oct 2026

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Electric Hydraulic Engineer | Kildare, County Kildare | Full Time | €25 per hour+ DOE

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am–5:00pm; Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm

Our client designs and manufactures waste management and recycling equipment, including compactors, balers and specialist recycling systems, helping businesses operate more efficiently and sustainably.

They are looking for a motivated, positive and technically minded Electric Hydraulic Engineer to join their friendly team. The role involves working primarily on the road, carrying out engineering, installation and service work at customer sites nationwide, with occasional factory-based work in Kildare.

The ideal candidate will have a practical and problem-solving approach, excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop their technical knowledge.

The Role

  • Carrying out engineering and service work at customer sites nationwide

  • Installing, fitting and assembling machinery and equipment

  • Diagnosing faults and resolving technical issues

  • Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs

  • Working with electrical and hydraulic systems

  • Applying practical problem-solving skills to engineering and repair work

  • Carrying out factory-based work when required

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing professional service and support to customers

  • Communicating effectively with customers and colleagues

  • Identifying technical issues and working towards practical solutions

  • Supporting equipment installation, commissioning and maintenance

  • Approaching tasks with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn

  • Supporting the wider engineering team as required

Requirements

Essential

  • Proven experience in both hydraulic and electrical systems

  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Full driving licence, as nationwide travel is required

  • A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to get stuck in

  • Candidates must have the right to work in Ireland, as sponsorship is not available for this role

Desirable

  • Experience in fitting, servicing or maintaining machinery

What’s In It For You

  • €25 per hour or more, depending on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate

  • Friendly and supportive working environment

  • Opportunities for career progression and technical development

  • Potential use of a company van, depending on the arrangement agreed

  • Bonus scheme at management discretion

  • Standard statutory holidays

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