HGV Mechanic
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Position Details
Job Title: HGV Mechanic
Employer: Transway Fleet Solutions
Location: Unit 4D, Besser Drive, CO DUBLIN, D22 E6F8, Ireland
Reporting to: Operations Manager / Workshop Foreman
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, On-site
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week. Monday to Saturday (some Saturdays required).
Salary: From €38,000 per annum (based on a 39-hour week).
Role Overview
Transway Fleet Solutions is seeking a full-time, permanent HGV Mechanic to inspect, service, repair and maintain HGV trailers and their systems to a high maintenance standard and in line with manufacturers' recommendations. The role is on-site and involves work across the full range of HGV trailer mechanical systems, including braking, axles, suspension and electrical.
Key Responsibilities / Duties
- Inspecting, servicing and repairing HGV trailers to a high maintenance standard, including air braking systems, axles, brake systems, suspension systems and electrical systems.
- Maintenance of HGV trailer axles, suspension, brake systems and bodies.
- Fitting components to HGV trailer axles and bodies.
- Retrofitting of components to HGV trailers.
- Welding and basic fabrication, where applicable.
- Basic electronics and wiring, where applicable.
- Participating in all scheduled training as required by the company.
- Contributing to the maintenance and upkeep of the facility, vehicles and equipment.
- Ensuring all work is carried out to the highest possible standard.
- Maintaining a good level of housekeeping.
Essential Requirements
- Proven mechanic or fitter background.
- Ability to inspect, service and repair HGV trailers and their systems (braking, axles, suspension, electrical) to a high standard.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to complete delegated work to a high standard.
- Availability to work full-time, Monday to Saturday (some Saturdays required).