Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Machinery Mechanic

Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Team Lead

Start Your Career as a Heavy Vehicle Machinery Mechanic

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Machinery Mechanic to join our Maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn, working alongside experienced mechanics while completing a nationally recognised apprenticeship leading to qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Machinery Mechanic.

As an apprentice, you will receive structured on-the-job training and attend the required off-the-job phases of the apprenticeship. You will develop the knowledge, practical skills and experience needed to inspect, service, maintain and repair a wide range of heavy vehicles and machinery.

What the Apprenticeship Offers

• A structured apprenticeship leading to qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Machinery Mechanic.
• Paid employment throughout your apprenticeship.
• On-the-job mentoring from experienced maintenance professionals.
• Exposure to a wide variety of heavy vehicles, plant and machinery.
• A safe, supportive and team-focused working environment.

What You’ll Learn

Working under the guidance of experienced mechanics, you will:

• Assist with the inspection, servicing and maintenance of heavy vehicles and machinery.
• Learn to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Use modern diagnostic tools and equipment to identify and repair faults.
• Replace and repair mechanical components safely and efficiently.
• Learn to read and interpret technical manuals, workshop drawings and maintenance documentation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records on the computerised maintenance management system (Pemac) and job documentation.
• Work closely with operators and the maintenance team to ensure equipment remains in safe working condition.
• Develop safe working practices and comply with all health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Keep the workshop clean, organised and well maintained.
• Participate fully in all apprenticeship training and development activities.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking applicants who are:

• Interested in mechanics, engineering or heavy vehicles.
• Practical, hands-on and eager to learn.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to completing their apprenticeship.
• Good problem solvers with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to working safely at all times.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants should meet the minimum educational requirements for entry to a SOLAS apprenticeship, including:

• Five passes in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent), including Mathematics, meeting the current apprenticeship entry requirements; or
• An approved equivalent qualification or alternative entry route recognised by SOLAS.
• Successfully pass the SOLAS TSS-8i-F4/V2 Colour Vision Test.
• Be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Why Join Us?

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in Heavy Vehicle Machinery Mechanics while earning as you learn and gaining valuable workplace experience. You will work alongside highly skilled professionals, develop sought-after technical skills and graduate with a nationally recognised craft qualification that opens the door to excellent future career opportunities.

If you’re looking to build a rewarding career maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles and machinery while earning a recognised qualification, we’d love to hear from you.