HGV Mechanic and Fitter

at  Walsh Waste Limited

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.

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 in 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.
• Full clean driver’s license (Class C).

EXPERIENCE:

• HGV Garage: 5 years (preferred)
• HGV Repair: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class C Truck License (preferred)

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.
Buy 100% renewable electricity.
Develop our renewable energy capability (solar panels on roofs of offices).
We are looking forward hearing from you, apply today

Overall responsibility for this function is for the repair and maintenance of HGV’s, Plant & Equipment to support the operation of the business. 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 ensure the fleet of vehicles is maintained to a high standard.