Service Technician - Mining Equipment

About the role

Sandvik is recruiting a Service Technician for a permanent position in its Portlaoise workshops, Co. Laois. Based there, you will support the maintenance, repair and optimisation of Sandvik underground and surface mining equipment across Ireland, keeping customer machinery running at peak performance through diagnostics, scheduled servicing and mechanical and electrical repairs.

Key responsibilities

• Plan tools and parts according to work procedures and carry out maintenance and repair work, including preventive repairs.
• Commission products, including pre-delivery inspections and on-site commissioning.
• Carry out root cause analysis to solve common problems and suggest improvements to customers' equipment or processes.
• Complete maintenance reports, obtain customer authorisation to invoice and occasionally collect technical feedback.
• Assign tasks to junior staff, coach customer technicians and ensure routine work follows safety standards.
• Perform ad hoc duties as requested by management.

Required profile

• Minimum 3-5 years' hands-on experience with heavy construction or agricultural machinery such as excavators, loaders and telehandlers.
• Proven expertise in hydraulic system maintenance and fault finding (pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses).
• Experience using diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot faults.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance schedules and service documentation.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics and engineering drawings.
• Full clean driving licence, as travel may be required; training will be provided.
• Eligible to work in the EU or hold a valid EU work permit.

Required skills

• Electrical systems: wiring, sensors, control units and CAN bus diagnostics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

What we offer

• 22 days annual leave and 4 Company Days.
• Defined contribution pension, VHI health insurance and life and disability insurance.
• Wellbeing initiatives such as gym membership, wellbeing seminars and a bike-to-work scheme.

The role reports to the Service Operations Manager UK & Ireland. Applications close on 18 November 2026.