Apprentice Mechanic

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