We are looking for dedicated and experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to join our dynamic Engineering Team at Go-Ahead Ireland, with availability in Ballymount and Naas.
Go-Ahead Ireland operate 36 routes across our network, with a fleet of over 225 vehicles including, buses, coaches, vans and electric cars. We are committed to serving our community and customers, serving over 18 million passengers annually. As a leading public transport operator, we are committed to providing top class service.
As a HGV Bus Mechanic, you will play a critical role in maintaining our fleet of buses (or coaches for Naas), ensuring they operate efficiently and safely to serve our community. Our experienced and passionate team of Bus Mechanics ensure our buses are on the road and running our services daily.
If you are a qualified mechanic, motivated, skilled and looking to make a difference in serving your community, we invite you to apply for the job of Bus Mechanic at Go-Ahead Ireland.
Job Locations: Go-Ahead Ireland, Ballymount Road Lower, Dublin 12 or Naas, Co. Kildare
Reporting to: Engineering Workshop Manager
Working Hours: 39 hours Sunday-Saturday alternating shifts
Competitive Job Salary
€50,741 is the starting salary for a mechanic based on a basic 39 hour working week with annual increase.
There are also additional rates, not included in the starting salary, for Overtime & Sunday opportunities.
Jobs Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Perform routine bus safety inspections, planned maintenance and corrective maintenance to a high standard on buses and vehicles.
- Quality repair and preventative maintenance skills.
- Attend roadside break downs and diagnose fault.
- Ensure adherence to Health and Safety standards, all relevant company and Go-Ahead Group Policies and Procedures.
- Strong diagnostics capabilities with good computer skills.
- Ensure your working environment is maintained in a safe and tidy condition. To act proactively in identifying and any unsafe practices or safety risks in the organisation and reporting these through the appropriate channels.
- Responsibility in managing, participating, and complying with the Integrated Management System (IMS).
Benefits of the Job:
- Competitive salary with annual increase.
- In house and manufacturer training.
- D-Licence bus lessons and training.
- PPE and Uniform provided and laundered weekly.
- Tool replacement scheme.
- Life Assurance Plan.
- Pension Scheme Employer contribution.
- Working in a state-of-the-art workshop.
- Free travel on the Go-Ahead Ireland Network.
- Bike to Work scheme.
Driving Licence:
- Full Irish B driving licence (essential)
- Full Irish D driving licence (desirable)
Qualifications:
- 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 equivalent to this level 6 qualification, in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland
Or
- Advanced Certificate – Craft awarded by FETAC following the successful completion of a recognised SOLAS apprenticeship - Or equivalent to this level 6 qualification, in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland
