Our client is a well-established motor dealership in South Dublin, selling new and used vehicles of all makes. As a main dealer for several manufacturers, they offer sales, servicing, parts, accident repair and recovery.Their fully equipped service department covers diagnostics, timing belts, exhausts and brakes. The workshop sees a wide mix of modern European cars, such as VW, BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Skoda, alongside diesel pickups and light commercial vehicles.Our client is looking for an experienced mechanic with strong diesel engine skills and hands-on experience on modern European cars. You will diagnose and repair everything from routine faults to major engine work. That includes stripping, repairing and rebuilding engines in-house.You'll join a busy workshop that looks after customer vehicles, used stock and new franchise vehicles. This suits a technician who enjoys heavy mechanical work as much as diagnostics.Hours: This is a full-time role (minimum 39 hours per week).Key ResponsibilitiesDiagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on diesel and petrol vehicles, using dealer-level and independent diagnostic equipmentStrip, inspect, measure, repair and rebuild engines, including cylinder head, head gasket and bottom-end workFit timing belt and chain kits, and carry out turbo, injector, EGR and fuel system repairsRepair clutches and gearboxes, including dual-mass flywheels and automatic or DSG unitsDiagnose and repair DPF and AdBlue (SCR) systems, keeping all vehicles emissions-compliantCarry out servicing, exhaust, brake and suspension work to manufacturer standardsCode, program and adapt components after repairPrepare used stock and new vehicles for sale and the NCTKeep accurate job cards and record parts and time usedRoad-test vehicles and explain findings to the service team and customersRequirementsAt least 6 years' experience in a similar roleProven diesel engine experience, including common-rail injection, turbochargers and EGR systemsHands-on experience with modern European vehicles such as VW Group (VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat), BMW and Mercedes-BenzHas stripped, repaired and rebuilt engines unsupervised, from removal to first startConfident with diagnostic equipment, wiring diagrams and live dataDesirableGearbox experience: clutch replacements, internal gearbox repairs, and DSG or automatic servicing and adaptationsDPF experience: fault diagnosis, forced regenerations, cleaning and replacementAdBlue (SCR) experience: pump, heater, injector, tank and NOx sensor faults, including coding after repairExperience on diesel 4x4 pickups and light commercial vansManufacturer training or main dealer backgroundRecovery or breakdown experience

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