HGV Mechanic Examiner

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced HGV Mechanic Supervisor to join a close-knit team at Kendrew Barracks. The role involves the servicing and repair of military vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, with a focus on teamwork and efficiency. The position offers a full-time schedule with no mandatory overtime, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including a matched pension scheme and health support services.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health check

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10 days of paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' trade experience as per DVSA requirements.
• Valid Full UK Driving Licence including Category C.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, inspect, and assess vehicles and associated mechanical or electrical equipment.
• Perform diagnostic duties on equipment and conduct road testing.
• Complete equipment documentation and test certificates.

Skills

HGV experience

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical assessment

Education

NQF Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicles

NVQ/SVQ in motor mechanics

Job description

As an HGV Mechanic Supervisor, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. This is a great opportunity for an experienced HGV Vehicle Mechanic to be part of a small and close-knit team. You'll undertake the servicing, repair, maintenance, and overhaul of Military vehicles and electrical equipment, including diagnostic and inspection duties. You'll also carry out equipment examinations to meet production requirements, reporting into a Working Supervisor.

Daily Responsibilities:

1. Diagnose, repair, inspect, and assess vehicles and associated mechanical or electrical equipment in line with skills and competency.
2. Perform diagnostic duties on equipment and conduct road testing where required.
3. Ensure all transactions are performed in accordance with current ERP processes and that work is completed, with time taken to complete submitted daily.
4. Complete equipment documentation and test certificates or reports when required and to standards.
5. Ensure material and equipment issued to each job are used correctly, and any unused, faulty parts are returned to the Working Supervisor.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment.

This position involves manual work, including lifting, bending, using tools, or standing for extended periods.

This role is full-time, 37 hours per week, based at Kendrew Barracks, near Oakham, Stamford, and Cottesmore. There is no mandatory overtime, night shift, or weekend work.

Essential Experience:

• Minimum of three years' trade experience, as per DVSA requirements.
• HGV experience.
• Valid Full UK Driving Licence including Category C.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Qualifications:

• Relevant technical or vocational qualification equivalent to NQF Level 3 (e.g., Advanced apprenticeship, Level 3 NVQ) in Heavy Vehicles.
• NVQ/SVQ in motor mechanics (Heavy Vehicles) or EAL Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Extended.

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain SC security clearance. Many positions are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, which can be affected by nationality, place of birth, citizenship, and residency history.

What we offer:

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days of paid leave.
• Holiday Trading allows employees to buy or sell additional leave annually.
• 'Be Kind Day' provides one paid day annually for volunteering.
• Development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.