HGV Mechanic and Fitter

Walsh Waste & Recycling; Oranmore; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company based in Galway is seeking a skilled maintenance technician for HGVs, trailers, and plant equipment. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in the logistics sector and a Class C license. The role involves planning maintenance schedules, repairing vehicles, and working effectively with a team. Benefits include career advancement opportunities and a generous employee referral scheme.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Free Parking

Employee Referral Bonus Scheme

Social Events - Christmas, Summer BBQ, Sports

Discounted rates on skip hire

Increased Annual Bonus based on length of service

Increased Annual Leave based on length of service

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the waste & recycling or transport & logistics industry.
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Full clean driver's license (Class C).

Responsibilities

• Repair & service maintenance of company HGV's, trailers, and plant equipment.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance and CVRT testing with line manager.
• Assist with planning of vehicle maintenance and ordering of parts.

Skills

Hydraulics

MIG welding

Vehicle diagnostic systems

Communication skills

Education

Class C Truck License

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

We have invested extensively in the upgrade of our fleet on an annual basis. 80% of older vehicles have been upgraded to Euro six engines which are fitted with automatic gearboxes and have combined to achieve fuel saving of up to 10% per annum.

Maintenance Department Reporting Structure

Structure of the maintenance department in terms of reporting and line management, Business Operations Manager and Operations Director.

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. The successful candidate will report to the operations supervisor and will carry out the duties set out below to ensure the smooth and safe running of the garage to ensure the fleet of vehicles is maintained to a high standard.

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.
• Understand the job system with the ability to work on different vehicles at any given time.
• Adhere to workshop systems.
• 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 with the operations manager or supervisor.
• 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 in the waste & recycling or transport & logistics industry.
• 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 and general computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Google Sheets and related business applications.
• 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).
  
  

Experience:

• HGV Garage: 5 years (preferred)
• HGV Repair: 5 years (preferred)
  
  

Licence/Certification:

• Class C Truck License (preferred)
  
  

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Free Parking.
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme.
• Social Events - Christmas, Summer BBQ, Sports.
• Discounted rates on skip hire.
• Increase Annual Bonus based on length of service.
• Increase Annual Leave based on length of service.
  
  

Organisation Background and Sustainability

We are a Galway-based, family-owned, and managed company providing waste collection services across the domestic, commercial, industrial, and building sectors.

Our complete waste management service incorporates the collection and safe disposal of solid and liquid waste. The company employs over 80 team members.

The company has ambitious sustainability 2030 targets that are based on existing technology and realistic deployment. This deliverable strategy builds the foundations for the next phase of our long-term ambition of reaching net-zero emissions across our direct operations by no later than 2050.

Highlights include:

50% reduction in CO2 emissions.

20% increase in collection route efficiency.

All cars and vans to be Electric Vehicles.

Plant 50,000 trees to offset CO2 produced as a result of operations.

Buy 100% renewable electricity.

Develop our renewable energy capability (solar panels on roofs of offices).

We are looking forward hearing from you, apply today.