We are seeking a skilled Fitter/Mechanic to join our team to perform maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles and plant. This role is crucial in ensuring that all vehicles and machinery operate efficiently and reliably to support our ongoing operations.
- Full adherence and awareness of all aspects of Health and Safety, Legislation, Policies and Procedures, Equal Opportunities, Quality Assurance, Environmental Awareness, and Data Protection.
- Ensuring vehicle downtime is kept to a minimum.
- Maintaining and repairing a variety of vehicles, including RCV, Cage Tippers, Mechanical Sweepers, and other waste industry specialist vehicles, plant, and equipment.
- Performing diagnoses to identify problems using the latest specialist equipment where needed.
- Maintaining the fleet as prescribed in the DVSA guide to roadworthiness standards, including everyday ad-hoc repairs.
- Inspecting and preparing all types of vehicles for MOTs, maintaining a 100% pass rate.
- Ensuring all documentation, Work Orders, and service sheets are completed and returned to the workshop for approval, signature, and filing.
- Ensuring that all tooling and equipment used complies with current legislation and certification.
- Maintaining a tidy bench and work area.
Experience
- Experience maintaining and repairing all types of vehicles mentioned above.
- Basic computer literacy skills.
- Up-to-date competency for vehicle repairs.
- Diagnostic ability to identify problems, find solutions, and repair defects when required.
- Up-to-date knowledge of the DVSA roadworthiness guide for HGV/PSV vehicles.
Qualifications
- Educated to City and Guilds or NVQ Levels as appropriate.
- Valid LGV Licence is desirable.
- Valid PSV License is desirable.
- A full valid UK driving license.
Personal Characteristics
- Planning and motivational skills.
- A high standard of work with flexibility in working hours.
- Reliability, trustworthiness, and punctuality.
- Diplomacy and tactfulness to build relationships with customers and colleagues.
- Strong organisational skills and proactive planning.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Prioritizing safety.
- Attention to detail.
- Team player.
- Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
How to apply
You can apply directly through the link below.
More information about our work can be found on our website.