Dublin Bus is looking for car and heavy vehicle mechanics to join their engineering team in the capital, with incredible benefits like subsidised travel.
The successful candidates will help to keep Dublin Bus's fleet of over 1,000 vehicles road ready, and they will also maintain and repair vehicles at its depot premises and possibly even drive the famous repair vehicle the 'Buspidéal.' In the coming years, Dublin Bus is also planning to add electric and hybrid vehicles to its fleet.
Dublin Bus is offering a 12-month fixed-term contract with a chance of a permanent contract, with a salary starting from €46,478.17 and rising to €55,263.62, inclusive of a 20% shift allowance for mechanics. Job benefits include; subsidised travel, pension scheme, a medical GP scheme and career development. Here's everything you need to know about the mechanic positions on offer:
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Job responsibilities:
- vehicle fault diagnosis
- general maintenance
- repair of vehicles
- working on all vehicle types (conventional diesel, hybrid and electric).
Requirements to apply
- National Craft Certificate for the trade of Heavy/Light Vehicle Mechanic awarded by SOLAS/Department of Education following the successful completion of a recognised SOLAS apprenticeship
OR
- · Advanced Certificate – Craft awarded by FETAC following the successful completion of a recognised SOLAS apprenticeship
- · A valid, clean category B Irish Driving Licence - held for a minimum of 2 years, with no endorsements is the minimum driving licence requirement (Full Category D Irish Driving licence is desirable)
- · Be over 21 years (to comply with D Licence regulation)
Dublin Bus's chief executive Billy Hann said that they pride themselves on having the "best people to keep our modern fleet running" and serving people in the Greater Dublin area. He added: "We have engineering excellence on the Dublin Bus team and want to add more skilled team members as we continue to grow.
"If any highly skilled Mechanics are interested in playing their part in keeping this city moving, working with a great team and being involved in innovative engineering challenges and solutions, please apply.”
How to apply
Those wishing to apply for mechanics positions at Dublin Bus can do so via the Dublin Bus E-Recruitment Site, then click the "Search" button to find the Heavy Vehicle Mechanic online application form.
All applicants should include a copy of their National Craft Certificate and copies of the front and back of their Driving Licence with their application form, scans or photos will suffice.
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