HGV Mechanic – Diagnostics & Engine Repair (Athlone)

Crewit Resourcing; Ballykeeran; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Portaneena Company Limited, based in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic for immediate start. 2–3 years’ experience required; mechanic certification is a bonus but not essential. On‑the‑job training will be provided. 39-hour week with a €36,605 annual remuneration.

Key duties include fitting, maintaining and repairing engines and related HGV systems, diagnosing faults, and ensuring ABS/EBS brake systems function correctly. Marine experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ HGV mechanic experience required.
• Mechanic Certification preferred but not essential.
• On‑the‑job training will be provided; no minimum academic requirements.

Responsibilities

• Fit, install, maintain, service and repair engines and mechanical equipment of heavy goods vehicles.
• Detect and diagnose faults in engines and parts.
• Fit, examine, test and service heavy goods vehicles and engines.
• Replace engine components or complete engines.
• Fit, examine, adjust, dismantle, rebuild and replace defective parts of HGVs.
• Essential knowledge includes vehicle diagnostics and repairing ABS/EBS brake systems.

Skills

HGV mechanics experience

Vehicle diagnostics

Brake systems (ABS/EBS)

Mechatronics servicing

Education

Mechanic Certification (preferred)

Job description

The Portaneena Company Limited, based in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic for immediate start. 2–3 years’ experience required; mechanic certification is a bonus but not essential. On‑the‑job training will be provided. 39-hour week with a €36,605 annual remuneration.

Key duties include fitting, maintaining and repairing engines and related HGV systems, diagnosing faults, and ensuring ABS/EBS brake systems function correctly. Marine experience is a plus.