HGV Mechanics

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,, Ballykeeran,, Athlone,, Co. Westmeath, N37 E379

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Job Description

Our client, The Portaneena Company Limited, based in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, is currently seeking HGV Mechanics for immediate start at their facility in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Qualifications: 2-3 years’ HGV mechanic experience required. Mechanic Certification preferred but not essential. There are no minimum academic requirements. Further training will be provided on‑on‑job as required.

General Duties / Responsibilities / Experience:

• To fit, install, maintain, service and repair engines and the mechanical and related equipment of heavy goods vehicles.
• To detect and diagnose faults in engines and parts
• To fit, examine, test and service heavy goods vehicles and engines
• To replace engine components or complete engines
• To fit, examine, adjust, dismantle, rebuild and replace defective parts of HGVs
• Essential knowledge includes vehicle diagnostics, and repairing & diagnosing ABS/EBS brake systems
• Essential skills include diagnosis and repair of trucks, trailers and vans
• The candidate must have experience in installing and adjusting motors, brakes and steering
• The candidate must have experience in installing, adjusting and servicing mechatronics components of HGVs
• The candidate must have knowledge and experience of performing scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes and engine tune-ups, to achieve smooth running of vehicles and compliance with pollution regulations
• The candidate must be able to reassemble engines and parts after repairs
• A mechanic qualification or certificate is a bonus but is not mandatory
• 2-3 years’ of relevant experience as a HGV Mechanic is required
• Marine experience strongly preferred

Annual Remuneration: €36,605.00; Pay Rate €18.05 per hour

Work Location: The Portaneena Company Limited, Ballykeeran, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 E379

Number of hours work each week: 39

• Sector: transportation and storage

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]