Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Team Lead
Start Your Career as a Heavy Vehicle Machinery Mechanic
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Machinery Mechanic to join our Maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn, working alongside experienced mechanics while completing a nationally recognised apprenticeship leading to qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Machinery Mechanic.
As an apprentice, you will receive structured on-the-job training and attend the required off-the-job phases of the apprenticeship. You will develop the knowledge, practical skills and experience needed to inspect, service, maintain and repair a wide range of heavy vehicles and machinery.
What the Apprenticeship Offers
- A structured apprenticeship leading to qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Machinery Mechanic.
- Paid employment throughout your apprenticeship.
- On-the-job mentoring from experienced maintenance professionals.
- Exposure to a wide variety of heavy vehicles, plant and machinery.
- A safe, supportive and team-focused working environment.
What You’ll Learn
Working under the guidance of experienced mechanics, you will:
- Assist with the inspection, servicing and maintenance of heavy vehicles and machinery.
- Learn to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults.
- Carry out preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
- Use modern diagnostic tools and equipment to identify and repair faults.
- Replace and repair mechanical components safely and efficiently.
- Learn to read and interpret technical manuals, workshop drawings and maintenance documentation.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records on the computerised maintenance management system (Pemac) and job documentation.
- Work closely with operators and the maintenance team to ensure equipment remains in safe working condition.
- Develop safe working practices and comply with all health, safety and environmental procedures.
- Keep the workshop clean, organised and well maintained.
- Participate fully in all apprenticeship training and development activities.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking applicants who are:
- Interested in mechanics, engineering or heavy vehicles.
- Practical, hands-on and eager to learn.
- Reliable, punctual and committed to completing their apprenticeship.
- Good problem solvers with strong attention to detail.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Committed to working safely at all times.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants should meet the minimum educational requirements for entry to a SOLAS apprenticeship, including:
- Five passes in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent), including Mathematics, meeting the current apprenticeship entry requirements; or
- An approved equivalent qualification or alternative entry route recognised by SOLAS.
- Successfully pass the SOLAS TSS-8i-F4/V2 Colour Vision Test.
- Be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Why Join Us?
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in Heavy Vehicle Machinery Mechanics while earning as you learn and gaining valuable workplace experience. You will work alongside highly skilled professionals, develop sought-after technical skills and graduate with a nationally recognised craft qualification that opens the door to excellent future career opportunities.
If you’re looking to build a rewarding career maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles and machinery while earning a recognised qualification, we’d love to hear from you.
