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Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic

Vacancy Number: 26870

Category: Craft/Technical - Mechanic

Job Type: Full-time

Position Description

HGV Mechanic is responsible for carrying out the repair, maintenance and inspection of vehicles & plant and equipment in accordance with legislation guidelines, policies and procedures and manufacturer recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance upkeep and repair of HGV & LGV vehicles & equipment
General Application Certification of hoists and cranes
To complete work to a high standard in accordance with legislation guidelines, policies and procedures and report all defects to Lead Mechanic and/or Fleet Supervisor
To complete all work safely and contribute positively to the development of the team and self
To carry out tasks/responsibilities and test and certification of vehicles and equipment assigned in a timely and cost-effective manner
To provide excellent customer service
To maintain knowledge and skills in order to carry out full range of duties in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner
To work well both as a team member and on own initiative to assist in the achievement of business objectives

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised and relevant Mechanical apprenticeship and have attained the appropriate Craft Accreditation certificate with FAS/Solas in one of the following:

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
Motor Mechanic
Construction Plant Fitter - with relevant commercial vehicle experience
Agricultural Mechanics - with relevant commercial vehicle experience
Full driver’s license (B Category)

Desirable

Minimum 3 years relevant work experience is desirable
Hydraulics experience is desirable but not essential.

Location

ESB Depot Portlaoise.

Reporting to

The successful candidate will report to the Garage Supervisor, Portlaoise.

Why Work with ESB?

Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
Progressive, hybrid working model
Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
Sports and Social Clubs
Networking opportunities
Credit Union
Generous Pension
Access to staff well-being programmes
Generous parental leave entitlements
Comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion programme
Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary

€43,000 to €48,000 per annum

Closing date

20th June 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.

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