Job Title: Mechanical Technician
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Salary: €45,000 - €52,000 per annum (DOE)
Welcome to Aircoach
We're Ireland's leading private bus and coach operator. We operate six key coach routes connecting Dublin Airport with Dublin City Centre and its suburbs, as well as non-stop express services connecting Dublin Airport with Cork, Belfast and Derry/Londonderry.Aircoach is a subsidiary of First Group plc which is one of the world's largestsurface transportation companies.
About the Role
If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey in vehicle mechanical maintenance and make a meaningful impact in our community, apply today with your updated CV. We are looking for an experienced vehicle technician that have worked on HGV/coach or buses; as well as ex-forces with an QQI Level 6 in mechanics looking for a long-term secured career that offers development and progression.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform safety inspections, vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and interim and annual servicing.
• Ensure roadworthiness and statutory compliance for our growing fleet of Large Public Service Vehicles (LPSVs).
• Conduct ad hoc and reactive repairs both on-site and off-site as needed.
• Handle daily defect checks and running repairs.
• Maintain high quality and safety standards by adhering to First Engineering Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Comply with Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) legislation, group policies, and relevant engineering SOPs.
• Liaise with internal and external spare parts suppliers to ensure timely repairs.
• Participate in on-the-job and off-the-job training in Ireland and the UK as required.
What we're looking for
• A minimum QQI Level 6 standard or equivalent qualification (must have).
• Experience of working with HGV, buses or coaches (desired).
• A full category C, D or C+E (ROI) License
• Diagnostic tool and IT proficient.
What we offer
• Healthcare Cashback Plan.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• 20 days holiday per year (plus Public Holidays).
• Free Uniform.
• Discounted Car Parking at Dublin Airport for work purposes.
• Free / heavily discounted coach travel for you and your family with Aircoach & First Bus UK services.
• Discount at “The Loop” (Dublin Airport Duty Free).
• Christmas Voucher.
• Employee Assistance Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at Aircoach. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you'll have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At Aircoach, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.
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