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.