HGV Technician
Job Description
A guide only, at European Central Bank rates. You are paid in euro.
Location Galway, Co. Galway
Sector Commercial vehicle sales and service
Positions Multiple
Salary Around €24 per hour, dependent on experience
Contract Permanent, full time
Permit Employment permit sponsorship available for the right candidate
About the role
Service, diagnostics and repair on heavy goods vehicles and trailers in a busy commercial vehicle workshop, covering scheduled maintenance, CVRT preparation and breakdown work.
What you will be doing
- Servicing and repairing heavy goods vehicles across engines, braking, transmission, suspension and electrical systems
- Fault diagnosis and decoding of fault codes to pinpoint engine and system issues
- Preparing vehicles and trailers for CVRT and carrying out safety checks
- Trailer repair work including braking, suspension, lighting and wiring
- Preventive maintenance to schedule, keeping fleet downtime to a minimum
- Roadside assistance and breakdown attendance when required
- Completing job cards, work orders and service records accurately
- Working to workshop health and safety standards at all times
What you need
- Time served or trade tested HGV mechanic, diesel technician or heavy vehicle fitter
- Experience across the main commercial brands, such as DAF, Scania, MAN, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz
- Confident diagnosing faults and working from technical information rather than guesswork
- Comfortable working on both rigid vehicles and trailers
- Full driving licence. HGV licence is an advantage but not essential
- Good standard of English, written and spoken
CVRT preparation experience and a trailer background are both an advantage. Candidates trade tested overseas are welcome to apply.
What we offer
- Permanent, direct employment with the hiring company. You are never employed by an agency
- Employment permit and documentation handled end to end where required
- Flights, PPS number and bank account set up around your arrival
- Accommodation sourced or facilitated by the employer. You pay your own rent
- Support on the ground after you land, not just until you sign
- No fees, ever. Sama Talent never charges a candidate for anything, at any stage. Not to apply, not to be placed, not for visa processing or documentation. The employer pays us
We read every application that comes in. Due to the volume we receive we are not able to respond to everyone, but we will be in touch if your background suits this role or another we are working on.