Flexsource are currently recruiting for a Head Mechanic for our client based in South Dublin.
The ideal candidate will own technical standards, diagnosis, quality control, workshop discipline and team growth across the garage, while remaining credible and capable on the tools where needed.
Responsibilities
Lead diagnosis and complex repairs across service, brakes, suspension, steering, fault-finding and difficult incident jobs.
Allocate technical work inside the workshop and support correct job routing across workshop, mobile, tyre and recovery activity.
Own right-first-time safe work, technical sign-off, QC and re-check discipline on more complex jobs.
Coach technicians, tyre staff and the mobile team so capability rises across the whole operation.
Build stronger inspection, proof and handback habits with the Service Advisor so customers and contract stakeholders get clearer visibility.
Set the standard for housekeeping, tool control, stock care, workshop discipline and pride in workmanship.
Advise leadership on tooling, training, hiring gaps, layout and second-site readiness.
Requirements
Strong senior diagnostic and mechanical capability across mixed workshop work.
Credible experience leading or mentoring technicians while still being technically hands-on.
Comfortable balancing hands-on repair, job allocation, coaching and quality control.
Calm under pressure; does not create drama when the day becomes difficult.
Values systems, standards and clean communication.
Commercially sensible: understands that speed matters, but only when safety and quality hold.
Useful if you have exposure to commercial, fleet or higher-pressure workshop environments.
Hours of Work
Full time – Permanent position
43 Hours per week
Monday to Friday
Short days on Saturdays
Salary
Upto €80,000 per annum
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