Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Red Chair Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Chair Recruitment is seeking an experienced HGV Garage Supervisor in Ireland. The role combines hands-on diagnostics and repairs (about 75%) with office-based fleet administration (about 25%).

You will supervise technicians, allocate work, and ensure vehicles are safe and compliant. The ideal candidate has Senior HGV Mechanic or Workshop Foreman experience, NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, and knowledge of tachographs and transport safety.

Qualifications

• Senior HGV Mechanic or Workshop Foreman experience.
• Proficient in diagnosing and repairing heavy vehicles.
• Knowledge of fleet compliance and tachographs.
• Experience with road vehicle safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service and repair HGVs, trailers, and related equipment.
• Allocate work to technicians, monitor progress, and minimise vehicle downtime.
• Carry out and oversee safety inspections, ensuring RSA/CVRT compliance.
• Quality-check and sign off completed work to ensure vehicles are safe and roadworthy.
• Provide technical support, mentoring and safety guidance to mechanics and apprentices.
• Plan PMIs, servicing, inspections, and test bookings.
• Source and order parts while managing stock and costs.
• Liaise with drivers and transport planners, including breakdown coordination.
• Maintain accurate job cards, defect records, maintenance files, and digital compliance records.

Skills

Senior HGV Mechanic

Workshop Foreman

Computer diagnostics

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and reliable HGV Garage Supervisor to lead our heavy commercial vehicle maintenance operation. This hands-on role is ideal for a senior HGV technician ready to take on additional leadership and operational responsibilities.

Approximately 75% of your time will be workshop-based, carrying out diagnostics, repairs and inspections while supervising the maintenance team. The remaining 25% will involve office-based fleet administration, including scheduling, compliance, parts ordering and driver communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service and repair HGVs, trailers, and related equipment.
• Allocate work to technicians, monitor progress, and minimise vehicle downtime.
• Carry out and oversee safety inspections, ensuring RSA/CVRT compliance.
• Quality-check and sign off completed work to ensure vehicles are safe and roadworthy.
• Provide technical support, mentoring and safety guidance to mechanics and apprentices.
• Plan PMIs, servicing, inspections, and test bookings.
• Source and order parts while managing stock and costs.
• Liaise with drivers and transport planners, including breakdown coordination.
• Maintain accurate job cards, defect records, maintenance files, and digital compliance records.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior HGV Mechanic or Workshop Foreman.
• Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Strong knowledge of fleet compliance, tachographs, and transport safety.
• Category C/CE licence preferred.
• Minimum 1 year’s computer diagnostics experience.

This is a full time, permanent position with salary depending on experience.