Sandvik – Service Technician
Sandvik - Service Technician - IMQS Skip to main content Skip to footer Opens in a new tab News Jobs Membership About IMQS Profile & Objectives Council IMQS Membership Corporate Members Industry Sectors Mining Quarrying Exploration Construction Extraction Health & Safety Regulations and Laws Quarry Safety Week Mine Rescue Resources Industry Links Annual Review Case Studies Corporate Publications Gallery Health & Safety Resources Surveys & Reports Contact Us Search About IMQS Profile & Objectives Council IMQS Membership Corporate Members Industry Sectors Mining Quarrying Exploration Construction Extraction Health & Safety Regulations and Laws Quarry Safety Week Mine Rescue Resources Industry Links Annual Review Case Studies Corporate Publications Gallery Health & Safety Resources Surveys & Reports Contact Us Membership Jobs Sandvik – Service Technician Published On: September 12, 2026 Share: Industry: Mining & Construction Location: Portlaoise, Co Laois EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN WITH A PASSION TO IMPROVE? WE LIKE THAT ABOUT YOU Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group, providing front-line products and services for the mining and construction industries. The Sandvik Group has been in operation since 1862 and today employs some 40,000 people, working in approximately 160 countries. Our diverse solutions delivered by our highly qualified and proficient employees enhance our customers’ productivity, safety and their profitability. At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. While discussing the best solution for you today, we are already thinking ahead to the best solution for you tomorrow. Our proactive career planning ensures that your performance is recognised and offers various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements. We are now recruiting for a Service Technician – for a permanent role in Portlaoise, Co.Laois. JOB PURPOSE As a Sandvik Service Technician based at our Portlaoise workshops, you will play a critical role in supporting the maintenance, repair and optimization of Sandvik underground and surface mining equipment across Ireland. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that our customers’ machinery operates at peak performance by conducting diagnostics, performing scheduled servicing and executing mechanical and electrical repairs. Working closely with the local service team & our customers and adhering to Sandvik’s high standards of safety and quality, you will contribute to minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency for our customer base. This role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong technical expertise, team work, positive/collaborate attitude and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service in a dynamic and demanding environment. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Maintenance and Servicing 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. (According to sales area requirements.) 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 e.g., report and document on maintenance and/or repairs completed. Obtain customer authorization to invoice. Occasionally collect technical feedback in Sales Area (inputted into Database). Assign tasks