Location: On site / Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland
Job Type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and Subsector: Waste Management | Waste and Water Management
Annual Salary Range: from €40,000.00 to €50,000.00
Organisation Background & Sustainability
We are a Galway-based, family-owned and managed company providing waste collection services across the domestic, commercial, industrial, and building sectors. Our complete waste management service incorporates the collection and safe disposal of solid and liquid waste. The company employs over 80 team members and due to continued investment and expansion are now looking to recruit an experienced and professional HGV Mechanic and Fitter to support our organisation.
HGV Mechanic and Fitter
The successful candidate will report to the operations supervisor and will carry out the duties set out below to ensure the smooth and safe running of the garage to maintain the fleet of vehicles to a high standard.
Maintenance Responsibilities
* Repair & Service Maintenance of company HGV’s, Trailers, Plant & Waste Equipment to maximise efficiency of the fleet.
* Plan and co-ordinate maintenance / CVRT testing of all equipment with line manager / supervisor in line with maintenance schedule.
* Understand the job system with the ability to work on different vehicles at any given time.
* Adhere to workshop systems.
* Assist with planning of vehicle maintenance, ordering of parts, and the coordination of works with other garage staff.
* Meet weekly to review current workload & resource planning with the operations manager or supervisor.
* Assist with planning of works for the following weeks and identify any procurement items that need to be sourced by others and deliver ongoing status reports as and when required.
* Manage the area of the workshop in a safe and cost-effective manner.
Experience Required
* 5 plus years’ experience in the waste & recycling or transport & logistics industry.
* Ability to work under your own initiative is required.
* Must be able to work with & as part of a team.
* Experience of MIG welding is desirable.
* Ability to use vehicle diagnostic systems.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and general computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Google Sheets, and related business applications.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
* Additional duties as assigned based on operational needs.
Licences/Certifications:
* Class C Truck License (preferred)
The company has ambitious sustainability 2030 targets that are based on existing technology and realistic deployment. This deliverable strategy builds the foundations for the next phase of our long-term ambition of reaching net-zero emissions across our direct operations by no later than 2050.
Highlights include:
* 50% reduction in CO2 emissions.
* 20% increase in collection route efficiency.
* All cars and vans to be Electric Vehicles.
* Plant 50,000 trees to offset CO2 produced as a result of operations.
* Develop our renewable energy capability (solar panels on roofs of offices).
Do you hold a full-time working Visa for Ireland and are willing to provide supporting documentation should your application be successful?
Do you have the rights to work in Ireland?
Do you currently have relevant qualifications?
Do you currently hold a full driving license?
What is your notice period?
Are you currently based in the city?
What would be your estimated transport time to the location?
What is your current working eligibility status in Ireland?
Are you currently working in a similar position?
How many years of experience do you have working in a similar position?
Are you available for shift work?
Have you been referred to this job by a current Walsh Waste Limited employee? No / Yes
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