Experienced HGV Mechanic | Diesel & Electrical Diagnostics

Company Details Confidential; Limerick; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Patrick Dore Plant Repair Ltd T/A Paddy Dore Commercials in Limerick is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to maintain and repair heavy vehicles at our Dock Road workshop. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, perform servicing, and prepare vehicles for CVRT testing, ensuring safety across our fleet.

Knowledge of diesel engines, braking and suspension systems is essential, and you should work well both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HGV Mechanic or heavy vehicle mechanic.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and heavy vehicle systems.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Experience servicing and repairing commercial vehicles.
• Health and safety awareness in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, servicing, inspection, and repair of HGVs and trailers to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, diesel engine, and electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment and testing procedures.
• Remove, repair, replace, and reassemble defective vehicle components and systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing in accordance with manufacturer and workshop standards.
• Prepare vehicles and trailers for CVRT testing and carry out any necessary repairs to ensure compliance with roadworthiness standards.
• Test vehicles following maintenance and repair work to verify performance, safety, and reliability.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment and comply with all health and safety procedures.

Skills

HGV Mechanic

Diesel engines

Electrical faults

Heavy vehicles maintenance

Diagnostics

Education

Technical training / Apprenticeship

Job description

Patrick Dore Plant Repair Ltd T/A Paddy Dore Commercials in Limerick is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to maintain and repair heavy vehicles at our Dock Road workshop. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, perform servicing, and prepare vehicles for CVRT testing, ensuring safety across our fleet.

Knowledge of diesel engines, braking and suspension systems is essential, and you should work well both independently and in a team.