Brigade Mechanic

Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.1. Education, Training and ExperienceEach candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the post: Have a good standard of general education to enable the duties of the post to be performed to the satisfaction of the local authority; Be a qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic/Construction Plant Fitter and have served a recognised apprenticeship and obtained a minimum QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent. Candidates must supply documentary evidence in support of this to the satisfaction of the Local Authority; Have a minimum 5 years post apprenticeship experience working in a recognised garage, with experience of service and repair of commercial/construction vehicles including diagnostics and electrical systems, overhaul of petrol and diesel engines, pumps and compressor etc. as well as welding and fabrication capabilities.  Hold a full unendorsed current driving licence in respect of Category C vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence.  Have satisfactory knowledge of Health and Safety requirementsPlease supply copies of any certificates, diplomas or degrees you may have with the application form. Please note that Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Driving LicenceApplicants must at the date of application hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class C vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence, (Link below), free from any endorsements within two years of appointment. If not already held, the successful candidate will also be required to achieve a category BE licence (car & trailer) within their probationary period.https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licencesThe person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. During normal working hours, the successful candidate will have access to a fire service vehicle. As soon as possible after the commencement of employment, the successful candidate will be required to undertake and pass the current RSA assessed and approved certificate in Emergency Services Driving Standard to ESDS level 1 Category B and C. See Candidate Information Booklet for more details on essential requirements.