Job Description
Apprentice Mechanic (Full Time)
Ennis, Ireland
Description
The Car Doctor offers the highest level of customer service. As an Irish owned leading independent garage with nearly 20 years behind us we provide our technicians with a wide variety of jobs to challenge them. Our services incorporate vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, parts & accessories. We are now currently recruiting to join our growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in cars who is looking for a career in the motor industry. Experience would be an advantage although full training will be given.
Successful candidate essentials:
- Have good oral and written English
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent minimum education
- Drivers licence (provisional licence will be accepted)
- Keen interest in the motor industry
The type of person we want:
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- Willingness to take instruction and learn
- Wants to work as a part of a team
- Likes to work on their own initiative
- Commitment to a training and development programme when required
- The Car Doctor is an equal opportunity Employer
Main Duties:
- Working in a fully digital workshop you will complete your work on a provided tablet.
- Service and VHC work including video will all be captured.
- Identify any outstanding or due maintenance work or defects.
- Diagnose and repair vehicles using diagnostic equipment.
- Recording reports and diagnostic logs with all assessment work.
- Keep and maintain a clean working area.
- Manage work flow effectively with diligence and flexible approach.
- Ensure all work is carried out observing safe working practices of self and others.
- Present a consistently professional image and behaviour to both internal and external customers, through attitude, query resolving and personal appearance.
- An ability to work to high standards.
- Ensure that workshop housekeeping standards are maintained at all times including the use of special and personal tools.
- Carry out repairs and servicing to the highest standards and to the appropriate specification.
Preferred but not essential (Developmental opportunities):
- Highly experienced in vehicle diagnostics (Preferred if qualified)
- A good understanding of latest technology introduced on the vehicle range and how to repair faults on them.
- Possess strong organizational and planning skills.
What you should be interested in to be successful at the Car Doctor:
- Interested in working in a fast paced environment producing top quality work.
- Attention to detail with continuous improvement mindset with a flexible realistic approach to work career and life.
- To be keen and able to seek advice from colleagues and supervisors in situations that are over and above work specified.
Position Benefits & Perks:
- 26 long weekends per year, closed every Monday. Working Tuesday to Friday and 26 Saturdays per year.
- Summer shut down 11-12 days.
- Christmas shut down 11-12 days.
- Competitive salary.
- Uniform provided.
- Earning potential increase with monthly bonus scheme.
- Maintenance and development of skills support full training on offer.
Environmental supports:
- On-site parking.
- To work in a clean environment.
- To work at the highest standards in the industry.
- New Garage/Equipment.
- Health food every Friday (Chips n burgers).
- Free fruit for all staff.
Salary:
- Year 1 €14,716
- Year 2 €18,824
- Year 3 €25,636
- Year 4 €29,250
Depending on experience.
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