HGV Fitter

Barna Recycling; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Galway is seeking a skilled individual for HGV repair and maintenance. This role includes planning and coordinating maintenance, utilizing both individual initiative and teamwork. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in vehicle maintenance, excellent communication skills, and a valid Class C driver's license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in vehicle maintenance is desirable.
• Full clean driver's license (Class C) required.
• Experience in hydraulics is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service maintenance of company HGV's and equipment.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance and tests with line manager.
• Work on different vehicles as required.
• Assist with maintenance planning and resource management.

Skills

Ability to work under initiative

Team collaboration

MIG welding

Vehicle diagnostic systems

Excellent communication skills

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for this function is for the repair and maintenance of HGV's, Plant & Equipment to support the operation of the business.

Maintenance

• Repair & Service Maintenance of company HGV's, Trailers, Plant & Waste Equipment to maximise efficiency of the fleet.
• Plan and co-ordinate maintenance / CVRT testing of all equipment with line manager / supervisor in line with maintenance schedule.
• The ability to work on different vehicles at any given time.
• Assist with planning of vehicle maintenance, ordering of parts and the coordination of works with other garage staff.
• Meet weekly to review current workload & resource planning.
• Assist with planning of works for the following weeks and identify any procurement items that need to be sourced by others and deliver on-going status reports as and when required.
• Experience in hydraulics is desirable but is not essential.
• Manage the area of the workshop in a safe and cost effective manner.

Experience Required

• 5 plus years' experience desirable.
• Ability to work under your own initiative is required.
• Must be able to work with & as part of a team.
• Experience of MIG welding in desirable.
• Ability to use vehicle diagnostic systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Additional duties as assigned based on operational needs.
• Full clean driver's license (Class C).