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Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

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Dublin Bus
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Jobs in Ireland 2022 – Hospitality, Construction & Transport
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Workplace:
Ireland
Education level:
Vocational training
Job offer description

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

We're hiring at Dublin Bus

We are looking for qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to join our Engineering team.  As Dublin Bus is the largest public transport provider in Ireland, with a fleet of over 1000 buses to maintain, our mechanics are at the core of our organisation. They are experienced and passionate, and we want you to join them.

All successful applicants may be required to work, day/night or rotating shifts depending on the staffing requirements of their location and will be required to drive all company vehicles.

 

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Engineering Department

Reporting to the Engineering Manager.

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (with a view to a permanent contract of employment)

Starting Salary: Salaries begin at €692.78 per week rising to €823.73 based on an 8 year pay scale, with shift premium applicable for night and shift work (up to 30% of basic pay).

 

Areas of responsibility (but not limited to):

  • Vehicle and plant fault diagnosis
  • Preventative maintenance and repair of vehicles, plant, and premises
  • All tasks associated with the mechanical systems, electrical systems, and body systems of vehicles
  • Operate garage equipment

 

Qualification requirements:

  • National Craft Certificate for the trade of Heavy/light Vehicle Mechanic awarded by SOLAS/Department of Education following the successful completion of a recognised SOLAS apprenticeship

OR

  • Advanced Certificate – Craft awarded by FETAC following the successful completion of a recognised SOLAS apprenticeship 

 

Driving Licence requirements:

A Valid Category B Irish Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years plus a Valid, Full Category D Licence Learner Permit

OR

A Valid Category B Irish Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years plus a Valid Full Category D Irish Driving licence

 

Other requirements:

  • Be over 21 years old (to comply with D licence regulation)
  • Fluent spoken and written English
  • Applicants must be available to work shifts, including nights, weekends, public holidays, and rotating shifts depending on staffing requirements
  • An NDLS Driver statement (to request this please contact the NDLS on +353 (0) 761 087 880).

 

Benefits:

  • Enviable level of job security
  • Medical (GP) Scheme
  • Excellent Pension Scheme
  • Subsidies Travel facilities
  • Career Development

 

How to Apply

You can apply via the Dublin Bus E-Recruitment Site ,click the "Search" button to find the Heavy Vehicle Mechanic online application form.

Please include a copy of your National Craft Certificate and copies of the front and back of your Driving Licence with your application form, scans or photos will suffice.

Please note the online application form must be completed in full and submitted with all the above documentation or it will not be processed.

 

Closing Date: 31 December 2022

Applicants must meet minimum requirements for the role and shortlisting will apply.

Dublin Bus is an equal opportunities employer.

Data Retention and your legal rights:

Applications will be kept for 12 months in line with our Data Retention Policy. To exercise your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988-2018, please email  dataprotection@dublinbus.ie

Job restrictions

Qualification requirements:
• National Craft Certificate for the trade of Heavy/light Vehicle Mechanic awarded by SOLAS/Department of Education following the successful completion of a recognised SOLAS apprenticeship
OR
• Advanced Certificate – Craft awarded by FETAC following the successful completion of a recognised SOLAS apprenticeship

Driving Licence requirements:
• A Valid Category B Irish Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years plus a Valid, Full Category D Licence Learner Permit
OR
• A Valid Category B Irish Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years plus a Valid Full Category D Irish Driving licence

Other requirements:
• Be over 21 years old (to comply with D licence regulation)
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Applicants must be available to work shifts, including nights, weekends, public holidays, and rotating shifts depending on staffing requirements
• An NDLS Driver statement (to request this please contact the NDLS on +353 (0) 761 087 880).

Job details
Sector:
Transportation and storage
Occupation field:
Other craft and related trades workers
Education field:
Engineering and engineering trades
Work experience:
Work experience is not required
Language skills:
  • English
  • Fluent
Required skills:
adapt to changing situations, adapt to different roles, adhere to health well-being and safety, adhere to organisational guidelines, adhere to standard procedures, apply health and safety standards, apply quality standards, attention to detail, create solutions to problems, deal with changing operational demand, deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances, interact verbally in English, interact with others, maintain working relationships, meet deadlines, support colleagues, understand written English, work as a team, work in shifts, work with respect for own safety
Salary range:
Not provided
Work schedule:
Date of expiry:
Link for more information:
Dublin Bus Website - Careers Tab

About organisation

Dublin Bus is Ireland’s largest public transport provider in Ireland operating an extensive network of 117 radial, cross-city and peripheral routes and three 24-hour routes in the city of Dublin and the Greater Dublin Area. With a fleet of almost 1,000 fully accessible buses, Dublin Bus carries 142 million customers per year and has 3700 employees Find out more

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