Commercial Fleet Mechanic

S McConnell & Sons Ltd

Employer Location: DOWN

Job description

Inspect, service and repair a diverse range of commercial vehicles, trailers and goods handling equipment (e.g. forklift trucks, telescopic handlers etc.) to ensure they are road worthy and legally compliant.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare vehicles for PSV/MOT in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.
  • Apply appropriate diagnostic techniques to determine the cause(s) of defects in vehicles, plant, components and systems, including use of diagnostic computer.
  • Report the findings and making recommendations to management.
  • Update the vehicles' service history on the company computer system.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment within the workshop and follow all company health and safety procedures and use equipment and tools safely.
  • Liaise with colleagues and management.
  • Other responsibilities, as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Proven experience in a similar role or in a commercial vehicle garage.
  • Ability to identify faults and determine effective repairs.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Effective communication and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Full driving licence.

Desirable Skills

  • Welding experience.
  • Own basic hand tools.

Further Information

S McConnell & Sons Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Vacancy ID
1782167
Job ref.
S/CFMECH/0826
Job Sector
Construction, Trades and Architecture
Area
Co Down
Location
Kilkeel
Salary
Negotiable, depending on experience
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
45
Published date
14/08/2026
Closing date
31/08/2026
Worktime
Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:30

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