General Operative - 3 Day Working Week (€40,000 per year)

National Vehicle Distribution; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Death In Service Benefit

Digital GP Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Leave Purchase Programme

Long Service Awards

Staff Purchase Schemes: Tyres

Staff Purchase Schemes: Tools

Bike to Work

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution in Baldonnell, Ireland, is seeking Production Mechanical / Automotive Operatives to perform rust removal and wax application on vehicles. You will follow procedures to ensure quality and assist with process improvements, contributing to efficiency.

Applicants should have a full driving license and experience working with vehicles, with a willingness to adapt to lean manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• High school or college degree required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to follow instructions.
• Willingness to learn lean manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform rust removal and wax application procedures to meet quality standards.
• Follow established procedures for waxing processes.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High school or college degree

Automotive certification (plus)

Tools

Waxing tools

Automotive bodywork tools

Job description

About NVD

A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the heart of our business today.

We have excellent career opportunities for Production Mechanical / Automotive Operatives.

Pay and Benefits

• €40,000 per annum including workshop bonus (€17.99 basic pay and €19.99 including bonus)
• Pension Scheme
• Death In Service Benefit
• Digital GP Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Leave Purchase Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Staff Purchase Schemes:
• Tyres
• Tools
• Bike to Work
• Discounted Gym Membership

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rust removal and wax application procedures efficiently and accurately on vehicles to meet quality standards.
• Follow established procedures and guidelines for the waxing processes.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

• Full driving license
• Experience working on vehicles required
• Willingness to learn and adapt to lean manufacturing practices for process optimization.
• Available to work shifts if required
• Available to work in NVD Baldonnell if required

Additional Skills

• Basic experience in automotive crash repair/bodyshop techniques - surface preparation, masking, spraying, etc. is a plus
• Familiarity with waxing techniques and tools used in automotive refurbishment is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school qualifications or college degree.
• Certification in automotive services or related fields is a plus.

Skills

• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions meticulously.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of automotive surface maintenance.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and contribute to process efficiency goals.

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

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