Technical Support Specialist (HGV)
Harris Group
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Job summary
Harris Group in Ireland is seeking an experienced Technical Support Specialist for our Aftersales team. You will support authorised dealers across Ireland, tackling complex diagnostic issues and contributing to vehicle repair guidance.
The role targets professionals with a strong commercial vehicle background, preferably buses, coaches and HGVs, and offers on-site support, dealer training, and ongoing technical collaboration with manufacturers.
Qualifications
- Master Technician qualification or equivalent recognised advanced automotive technical qualification.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical role within the commercial vehicle industry.
- Strong background in commercial vehicle diagnostics and fault-finding.
- Experience working with electrical, mechanical and electronic vehicle systems.
- Ability to diagnose complex technical problems and identify root causes.
- Strong understanding of vehicle repair procedures and workshop operations.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.
- Good IT skills, including diagnostic software and technical information systems.
- Full clean driving licence.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical cases.
- Previous experience working with buses, coaches or heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
- Experience with diesel engine management, transmission systems, electrical systems and vehicle diagnostics.
- Knowledge of electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.
- Experience using manufacturer diagnostic platforms and technical support portals.
- Experience investigating repeat component failures and product quality concerns.
- Previous manufacturer or distributor-level technical support experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support and guidance to the authorised dealer network across Ireland.
- Assist dealers with complex vehicle faults, diagnostics and challenging repair cases.
- Investigate recurring technical issues and identify root causes, working closely with dealers and manufacturer technical departments.
- Liaise directly with vehicle manufacturers and factory technical teams to resolve outstanding technical cases.
- Review and manage technical support cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Provide clear technical repair instructions and guidance to dealer workshop technicians.
- Support dealers with diagnostic equipment, manufacturer software and technical systems.
- Review technical bulletins, service campaigns and manufacturer repair instructions, ensuring information is communicated effectively to the dealer network.
- Identify and report product quality concerns, recurring failures and potential safety-related issues.
- Assist with new vehicle launches, technical product familiarisation and dealer technical training.
- Carry out dealer visits where required to investigate technical concerns and provide on-site support.
- Maintain accurate records of technical cases, investigations and resolutions.
- Work closely with Warranty, Aftersales and manufacturer teams to improve dealer performance and customer satisfaction.
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Job description
We are seeking an experienced and technically skilled Technical Support Specialist to join our Aftersales team in Ireland.
The successful candidate will provide technical support and guidance to our authorised dealer network, assisting with complex vehicle diagnostic issues, technical investigations and vehicle repair procedures.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Master Technician or similarly qualified commercial vehicle technician to progress into a distributor-level technical support position, working across a range of commercial vehicle products and technologies.
We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in commercial vehicles, ideally buses, coaches and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
This role is expected to grow and evolve over time and whilst the key responsibilities for the role are outlined below they are not limited to same.
- Provide technical support and guidance to the authorised dealer network across Ireland.
- Assist dealers with complex vehicle faults, diagnostics and challenging repair cases.
- Investigate recurring technical issues and identify root causes, working closely with dealers and manufacturer technical departments.
- Liaise directly with vehicle manufacturers and factory technical teams to resolve outstanding technical cases.
- Review and manage technical support cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Provide clear technical repair instructions and guidance to dealer workshop technicians.
- Support dealers with diagnostic equipment, manufacturer software and technical systems.
- Review technical bulletins, service campaigns and manufacturer repair instructions, ensuring information is communicated effectively to the dealer network.
- Identify and report product quality concerns, recurring failures and potential safety-related issues.
- Assist with new vehicle launches, technical product familiarisation and dealer technical training.
- Carry out dealer visits where required to investigate technical concerns and provide on-site support.
- Maintain accurate records of technical cases, investigations and resolutions.
- Work closely with Warranty, Aftersales and manufacturer teams to improve dealer performance and customer satisfaction.
- Master Technician qualification or equivalent recognised advanced automotive technical qualification.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical role within the commercial vehicle industry.
- Strong background in commercial vehicle diagnostics and fault-finding.
- Experience working with electrical, mechanical and electronic vehicle systems.
- Ability to diagnose complex technical problems and identify root causes.
- Strong understanding of vehicle repair procedures and workshop operations.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.
- Good IT skills, including diagnostic software and technical information systems.
- Full clean driving licence.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical cases.
- Previous experience working with buses, coaches or heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
- Experience with commercial vehicle manufacturers or authorised dealer networks.
- Previous manufacturer or distributor-level technical support experience.
- Experience with diesel engine management, transmission systems, electrical systems and vehicle diagnostics.
- Knowledge of electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.
- Experience using manufacturer diagnostic platforms and technical support portals.
- Experience investigating repeat component failures and product quality concerns.
- Previous experience delivering technical training or supporting workshop technicians.
- Master Technician qualification or equivalent recognised advanced automotive technical qualification.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical role within the commercial vehicle industry.
- Strong background in commercial vehicle diagnostics and fault-finding.
- Experience working with electrical, mechanical and electronic vehicle systems.
- Ability to diagnose complex technical problems and identify root causes.
- Strong understanding of vehicle repair procedures and workshop operations.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.
- Good IT skills, including diagnostic software and technical information systems.
- Full clean driving licence.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical cases.
- Previous experience working with buses, coaches or heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
- Experience with commercial vehicle manufacturers or authorised dealer networks.
- Previous manufacturer or distributor-level technical support experience.
- Experience with diesel engine management, transmission systems, electrical systems and vehicle diagnostics.
- Knowledge of electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.
- Experience using manufacturer diagnostic platforms and technical support portals.
- Experience investigating repeat component failures and product quality concerns.
- Previous experience delivering technical training or supporting workshop technicians.
- Technically minded, with a genuine passion for commercial vehicle technology.
- A confident problem-solver who enjoys investigating challenging technical issues.
- Professional and approachable when dealing with dealers, technicians and manufacturers.
- Organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities.
- A strong team player who can also work independently.
- Committed to delivering high standards of technical support and customer service.
Full license required.
Competitive salary
25 days leave plus 1 company day
Death in service
5% matched contribution pension
At Harris Group, we are proud to be Ireland’s leading distributor of commercial vehicles, spare parts & aftersales services with a legacy spanning over 60 years.
Founded on a spirit of innovation and strong values, our business has grown through a consistent commitment to excellence, customer service, and long-term partnerships. These principles were established by our founder, Pino Harris, and continue to shape everything we do today.
We work with some of the world’s leading automotive brands and continue to invest heavily in our parts and after-sales service infrastructure. This ensures we provide not only high-quality vehicles, but also the ongoing support our customers depend on.
As our industry evolves, so do we. We are actively contributing to the future of transport by delivering clean, sustainable, and cost-effective commercial and public transport solutions.
Our people are at the heart of our success. Every employee contributes to our continued growth, and we are committed to creating an environment where you can develop, thrive, and make a meaningful impact.
We value:
- Innovation and forward thinking
- A strong sense of integrity and accountability
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Pride in delivering exceptional service
Joining Harris Group means becoming part of a team that values not just what you do, but how you do it.
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