Emergency-Services Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (C Licence)

Kildare County Council; Kildare; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kildare County Council is advertising for a qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic/Construction Plant Fitter. The role requires a recognised apprenticeship, a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate, and a minimum of five years post-apprenticeship experience in servicing and repairing commercial/construction vehicles, including diagnostics and electrical systems.

Applicants must hold a Category C licence and be prepared to obtain a BE licence during probation and ensure compliance with health and safety

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic/Construction Plant Fitter with completed apprenticeship.
• Minimum QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years post-apprenticeship experience in a recognised garage for service and repair of commercial/construction vehicles, including diagnostics and electrical systems.
• Hold a full unendorsed Category C driving licence; able to transfer to full Irish licence.
• Have satisfactory knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• If not held, achieve a Category BE licence within probation.

Skills

Heavy vehicle mechanic

Construction plant fitter

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Welding & fabrication

Education

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate

Job description

Kildare County Council is advertising for a qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic/Construction Plant Fitter. The role requires a recognised apprenticeship, a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate, and a minimum of five years post-apprenticeship experience in servicing and repairing commercial/construction vehicles, including diagnostics and electrical systems.

Applicants must hold a Category C licence and be prepared to obtain a BE licence during probation and ensure compliance with health and safety