Recruitment
Motor Industry Vacancies Currently Available
This service was established to help individuals currently unemployed within the Motor Industry. For details of the positions available please click on the title to read the job description or contact (SIMI) tel: 01 6761690. If you would like to send your CV to SIMI we can keep same on file and advise you if a suitable position arises.
You can send your CV along with a cover note to training@simi.ie
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Workshop Manager required for garage in Co. Tipperary must have a good knowledge of all aspects of running a busy workshop. Candidates should have previous experience in a similar role and also be a qualified mechanic. Full time position.
If you think you are suited to this role then please apply to training@simi.ie
(Ref:0006/2012)
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Fred Kilmartin Ltd, Ford Main Dealer, Ballinasloe, Co Galway are seeking a
Ford Master Technician and Senior Technician with 5 years main dealer
experience and relevant qualifications.
You will be responsible for servicing and repair of new & used vehicles
using a specialist diagnostic system to locate faults and, where necessary,
assist other technicians with the daily running of the workshop.
Applications to be sent to: reception@fredkilmartinltd.ie
(Ref:0005/2012)
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A Company based in Dublin 12 is currently recruiting for the role of Service Advisor & Administrator to work within a Leasing / Service / Sales environment.
The ideal candidate would need to be fully experience in running a busy service department. Experience in the leasing industry is also an advantage.
Excellent Administration skills would be required for this role.
The primary tasks are as follows:
• Handle telephone calls and walk in requests from customer wishing to book service or repair work. Handling Telephone Calls from Lease Customer wishing to book vehicles in for Servicing or Tyres in our own Workshop or in our network of Garages throughout Ireland.
• Determine workshop availability using the internal Garage System
• Ordering Parts & Tyres for Workshop
• Meet and greet the customer when they arrive with their vehicle, give out replacement cars, change insurance over.
• View Replacement Vehicles on return for any damage, over mileage. Make sure replacement cars washed, cleaned and fuelled for covering all services.
• Complete Job Card with clear information on each piece of work to be completed by the Workshop.
• Liaise with customers while their vehicle is in the workshop to inform them of the estimate of the costs involved in any additional work and obtain authorisation for all such additional work. Ensure that the Customers vehicle is ready for collection at the pre-agreed time.
• When the customer arrives to collect their car, explain all service and repair work completed item by item and how this is reflected in the invoice.
• Notify customers when backorder parts become available, arrange appointment and schedule into workshop.
• Manage booking to maximise workshop productivity
• Assume some appointed duties of the Service Manager or other staff members in their absence
• Organise Services / Tow Trucks repairs throughout out network of Garages outside Dublin, and organise replacement vehicles through Enterprise.
• Complete Administration for the Service Department both internal and external
• Organise DOE Test for our Leasing Vehicles and organise Motor taxing for our Lease Vehicles
• Completing Paperwork for Lease Returns, and appointing Independent Assessor to review any Bodywork damage.
• Update Company website with Second Hand Cars for sale
• Update Facebook / Twitter with all Vehicles for Sales & Special Servicing offers
• Update Sales / Service Databases
• Various Monthly Reporting, i.e. Workshop Productivity
(Ref:0004/2012)
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Fairview Motors Limited, Hyundai main dealer, Dublin 3, have a vacancy for a Senior Car Sales Executive.
The successful candidate will join the existing sales team, working and reporting directly to the Dealer Principal and Sales Director.
The successful candidate must be a good communicator; articulate with strong verbal and written skills. Candidate must also be computer literate and familiar with dealer management systems.
Please send CV to gguinan@fairviewmotors.ie
(Ref:0002/2012)
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The successful applicant will be reporting directly to the
service manager, and must have a good knowledge of
all aspects of running a busy service reception and
workshop.
Candidates should have at least 5 years
experience in a similar role. Ford experience would
be a strong advantage but not essential.
If you enjoy a challenge and think you are suited to this
important role then please apply in strictest confidence
to The Managing Director, Harmonstown Motors
email: agoodson@harmonstownmotors.ie
or send your CV to Harmonstown Motors, 147 Harmonstown Road, Raheny, Dublin 5.
(Ref:0001/2012)
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Cranley Cars, Naas Road, Dublin 22 have a vacancy for a senior car sales executive to help deliver its target for the extensive range of Toyota Cars and Commercials. We are 30 years dealers for Toyota and think we offer a great opportunity to sell Ireland leading brand.
Suitable candidates will require not less that 5 years experience in similar positions (preferably in the Dublin area) :
– have the ability to value used cars
– have a wide knowledge of product in general and be able to become acquainted with out products as quickly as possible.
Most important is that the candidate be capable of trading on a profitable basis optimising the company opportunity to reach its goals.
We will require references to verify performance, complete honesty and ability.
Please apply in confidence by forwarding your CV to: Mark Asple Director at masple@cranleycars.ie
(Ref:0048/2011)
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Grandons of Glanmire are seeking a Peugeot Master Technician and Workshop Foreman
with 5 years main dealer experience and relevant qualifications.
You will be responsible for servicing and repair of new & used vehicles using a specialist diagnostic
system to locate faults and, where necessary,assist other technicians with the daily running of the workshop.
Applications to be sent to: ray.leahy@grandons.ie
(Ref:0047/2011)
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Murphy & Gunn, South Dublin’s leading BMW dealership currently have a vacancy for a Corporate Sales Manager to deliver corporate fleet sales through proactive business to business prospecting. You will be responsible for delivering BMW brand experience to potential and existing corporate clients.
To be considered for this position you must have an understanding of the business community in Ireland along with an in-depth knowledge of financial products for funding vehicle purchase and the company procurement processes.
Also superior knowledge of tax implications of vehicle ownership for companies and experience of out bound business to business sales and networking is essential. You must have a record of achieving sales targets and managing budgets. A knowledge of motor trade and related systems including Kerridge will be a distinct advantage.
We offer a highly competitive package that will recognize both your previous experience and our expectations from you in the future. Please apply online by sending your CV with covering letter to careers@mgunn.ie
(Ref:0042/2011)
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Motor Industry Apprentices
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Complete our Online Application!
SIMI (The Society of the Irish Motor Industry) is committed to an innovative and progressive approach to career development in the industry. SIMI has worked closely with FÁS to develop occupational profiles and training plans for employees in the Motor Industry. This is designed to provide a career path with the potential to progress to higher qualifications while also developing and progressing in the employment. The Irish Motor Industry is proud of the reputation for quality in Apprenticeship training that we have earned over the years which is recognised not just in Ireland but Internationally. A Motor Industry Apprenticeship is recognised World-wide but an Irish qualification has a very high reputation based on the performance of Irish Apprenticeships in International Skills Competitions. The Gold Medal for Automobile Technology has been won by an Irish technician / apprentice in three of the last four World Skills Olympics while in the remaining competition a Bronze Medal was won. This level of performance against countries such as US, Germany, Japan, Korea etc. Underlines the status at an Irish qualification enjoys.
To make application very easy for any interested candidate the process is now provided online. All you need to do is to indicate below, the County and Apprenticeship Category that interests you, attach your CV and the rest will be taken care of. Your details will be passed on to employers in your area seeking such an apprentice and for successful candidates their Apprenticeship will be registered with FÁS who will provide the Training Release programme and projected completion date for achieving National Craft Certificate Standard.
If you are interested in developing a career within a fast dynamic industry please read the following information and complete our online application form.
Learn More about the Apprenticeships Available
The Craft of Motor Mechanics
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
Vehicle Body Repairs
Agricultural Mechanic
Am I eligible to apply?
Educational Requirement
Apprentices must be at least 16 years of age and have a minimum of grade D in any five subjects in the Junior Certificate or equivalent. However, employers may require additional minimum qualifications.
Where individuals do not meet the minimum requirements they may be registered as an apprentice by an employer if:
• They satisfactorily complete an approved preparatory training course and assessment interview. For information on these courses please contact your local FÁS Office;
or
• They are over 18 years of age with a minimum of three years relevant work experience and satisfactorily complete an assessment interview.
Apprentices must be employed in their chosen occupation by an employer who has been approved by FÁS. The employer must register the apprentice with FÁS within 2 weeks of recruitment.
An apprentice is a person who works for an employer in their chosen occupation and gains the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies to become a qualified craftsperson. The duration of an apprenticeship is a minimum of 4 years. The apprenticeship system is a modular standards-based system comprising of 7 alternating phases of training and development four on-the-job and three off-the-job. On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive a FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft. This qualification is recognised both nationally and internationally.
Other Requirement:
A person wishing to become an apprentice in one of the select automotive categories must pass a colour-vision test (the “Ishihara” Colour Vision Test 24 Plate Edition).
How to Apply?
Motor Industry Apprenticeship
Please select the apprenticeship type that you wish to apply for:
Please select the County that you would like to complete your apprenticeship in:
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Helpful Information
How to write a Curriculum Vitae
We have put together a short document which contains the basic information you should include when writing a curriculum vitae.
Further Information about apprentices available on the FÁS website.
Recruitment
Apprentice of Year Competition
The National Skills Competition has been running since 1956 and in September 2010 over 100 apprentices and students from around Ireland competed in DIT for the much coveted Silver Medal Award over the four days of competition. The overall competition included fifteen different skills sets with particular focus on the Motor Industry in the areas of Automobile Technology, Autobody Repair, Car Painting, and Heavy Vehicle Mechanics.
SIMI Automobile Apprentice of the Year 2011
Each year SIMI presents a trophy to winner of the Automobile of the Year Competition. Pictured below is Eddie Murphy SIMI President presenting the SIMI 2011 Automobile Apprentice of the Year Trophy to Paul Furlong, overall winner of the National Skills competition for Apprentice Motor Mechanics.
SIMI would like to congratulate all the participants who took part in the competition and wish them well in their future careers in the Irish Motor Industry.
