HGV Mechanic
€60,000–€65,000 Salary | Permanent Position | Day Shift | 20 Days Holiday | Employee Benefits
The Company
An established international food distribution business supplying fresh produce to retail and wholesale customers across Ireland.
With a long-standing presence in the Irish market, the business operates a substantial transport and distribution operation, supported by its own fleet of heavy goods vehicles.
They are now looking to recruit a qualified HGV Mechanic to join their established transport maintenance team at their Dublin-based operation.
The Role
Working as part of an established team of mechanics, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of the company's HGV fleet and associated trailers.
You'll play an important role in keeping the fleet operating safely and efficiently, carrying out scheduled maintenance, vehicle inspections, diagnostics and general repairs.
Reporting to the Transport Manager, you'll work within a well-equipped workshop alongside four other mechanics.
This is a permanent, full-time dayshift position with no out-of-hours breakdown call-outs .
Key responsibilities include:
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV vehicles
- Diagnose mechanical and technical faults using diagnostic equipment
- Complete scheduled vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance
- Carry out trailer maintenance and tail-lift repairs
- Identify and resolve mechanical issues efficiently
- Ensure all repairs and servicing meet required safety and quality standards
- Liaise with management regarding repair requirements and vehicle maintenance
- Complete all relevant maintenance and inspection paperwork
- Maintain high standards of organisation and safety within the workshop
Career Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified HGV Mechanic to join an established transport operation with a consistent workload and a supportive engineering team.
You'll be working in a well-equipped workshop with wireless column lifts, alongside an experienced team of mechanics.
The position offers a stable working environment, competitive salary and predictable working hours, without the requirement to undertake out-of-hours breakdown call-outs.
The Person
We're looking for a qualified HGV Mechanic with at least three years' experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.
You'll ideally have:
- A National Craft Certificate in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
- At least three years' relevant experience
- Strong experience carrying out HGV servicing, repairs and inspections
- Knowledge and experience using diagnostic equipment
- Experience with trailer maintenance and tail-lift repairs
- Good fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A flexible, reliable and hardworking approach
A full driving licence and your own transport are essential , as the site is not accessible by public transport.
The Package
- €60,000–€65,000 annual salary
- Permanent, full-time employment
- 20 days' annual leave, with additional leave based on length of service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike to Work Scheme
- On-site parking
- Well-equipped workshop with wireless column lifts
- No out-of-hours breakdown call-outs
Working Hours & Location
North Dublin
- 40-hour working week
- Monday to Friday
- Flexible starting time between 6am and 8am
- One Saturday morning per month
- Day-shift position
- Fully workshop-based
Immediate start available for a suitable candidate.
