heavy-duty equipment mechanic

Government of Canada; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled technicians to join their team in the United Kingdom. This role involves instructing apprentices, diagnosing and repairing heavy trucks, and maintaining equipment to ensure optimal performance. The position requires a hands-on approach and the ability to work in physically demanding environments. If you are passionate about mechanics and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity offers a chance to develop your skills while contributing to vital operations. Join a team where your expertise will make a significant impact!

Benefits

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Staff accommodation available

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance and repair.
• Certification in relevant trade is required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct apprentices and perform troubleshooting on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults using testing equipment.
• Maintain records and ensure equipment meets specifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment Inspection

Repairing Heavy Trucks

Attention to Detail

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Instruct apprentices
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Perform other routine maintenance

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Benefits Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits