Apprentice HGV mechanic fitter

Cheshire East; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Middlewich is seeking a dedicated individual to work in their Fleet Workshop. This role involves inspection, servicing, and repair of vehicles ranging from small plant machinery to HGVs. Candidates must have GCSE qualifications in English and Mathematics, along with strong communication and IT skills. An ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and able to provide out of hours repairs. The role offers a structured working week with a focus on team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE or equivalent in English.
• Essential GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing inspection and preparation for testing of fleet vehicles.
• Undertake regular safety inspections of HGV's to maintain Goods Vehicle Operators Licence.
• Inspect vehicles and plant equipment to diagnose faults.
• Complete necessary records for inspection and repair of fleet items.
• Liaise with colleagues to prioritise workload and organise parts.
• Provide out of hours repairs and breakdown cover.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English or equivalent

GCSE in Mathematics or equivalent

Job description

Overview

You will be working in the Fleet Workshop, whilst supported and guided to undertake a range of tasks on Cheshire Easts fleet, ranging from small plant machinery to HGV vehicles.

Working week

Monday - Friday / 6.00am - 2.00pm / 1pm – 9pm
37 hours per week

Qualifications

Essential: GCSE or equivalent in English; GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Role responsibilities

• Work towards carrying out scheduled servicing inspection and preparation for testing as required for all fleet vehicles (HGV to small vehicles)
• Work towards undertaking regular safety inspections of HGV's in accordance with the statutory requirements to maintain Goods Vehicle Operators Licence and repair defects as necessary
• Inspecting vehicles, plant and specialist equipment to diagnose faults (mechanical/electrical/hydraulic) and repair as necessary
• Completing all necessary records relating to the inspection, service and repair of all fleet items in accordance with statutory and administrative requirement.
• Liaising with colleagues, vehicle operatives and managers to prioritise workload, organise replacement parts and/or specialist support when required
• Providing out of hours repairs and breakdown cover as required by front line services

Things to consider

• Must be confident of travel to Middlewich each day.
• The jobholder may be required at any time to undertake any work up to and/or at a level consistent with existing responsibilities. These tasks may be at any location in Cheshire East, to ensure the effective deployment of labour, materials, transport, and equipment to meet daily service requirements.

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