Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Pat the Baker has been an Irish household brand since 1953 and Irish Pride being the 6th largest Irish manufactured grocery brand in the retail market in Ireland. Pat the Baker/ Irish Pride are now looking to expand their team.

We are looking to recruit an experienced HGV Motor Mechanic for a permanent position where the ideal candidate should be able to work on their own initiative in all aspects of servicing and general repairs including timing belt, clutch replacement, NCT & DOE repairs, suspension and diagnostics of HGV vehicles.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, the mechanic performs routine mechanical and preventive maintenance duties in the inspection, maintenance and repair of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair a fleet of HGV vehicles
• Set up and maintain a schedule of preventative maintenance check on all assets.
• Provide breakdown cover for fixed and mobile plant
• Maintain a clean and orderly workshop and workspace
• Engage proactively with site H&S and compliance guidelines
• Ability to learn the specific processes and equipment items used and the skill of identifying issues which could potentially lead to a breakdown in the future.
• All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the premises
• Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team's, objectives.

Relevant qualifications required.

• Fully Qualified Mechanic
• 2-3 years experience working on HGV vehicles.

Competencies

• Be organised, flexible and prepared to work as part of a team.
• Have strong problem-solving skills
• Can-do attitude
• Great attention to detail
• Be diligent and work well under pressure.
• Proficiency in the English language is a requirement alongside eligibility to work in Ireland.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person