Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic

Wmjobs; Dudley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Council is seeking a Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic to join a small, dedicated team responsible for maintenance and repairs of vehicles, plant and equipment in line with the Operator Licence.

You will inspect, service and fault-diagnose vehicles, prepare units for MOT testing and participate in a vehicle breakdown service and winter maintenance operations. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds in HGV repair, and LGV Cat C licence or be willing to train within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Qualified in heavy goods vehicle repair or equivalent NVQ Level 3.
• Ability to inspect, service and repair vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Knowledge of MOT procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service and repair vehicles, plant and equipment using appropriate tools and safely.
• Conduct fault diagnostics on vehicles and equipment.
• Prepare and undertake MOT testing of vehicles.
• Participate in vehicle breakdown service and winter maintenance.

Skills

HGV maintenance

LGV licence

Education

City and Guilds/HGV Level 3

NVQ Level 3 in HGV repair

Job description

Job Opportunity: Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic

Hours: 37 hours per week, permanent position

Salary: Grade 8 plus tool and shift allowance

This is an exciting opportunity for a Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic who is wanting to work as part of a small, dedicated team providing maintenance and repairs to a diverse range of vehicles, plant and equipment in accordance with the requirements of the Councils Operator Licence.

The applicant will be able to demonstrate the right behaviours and values to work as part of a team and be customer focussed and committed to providing a quality service.

A good understanding of MOT regulations would be advantageous as well as Health and Safety procedures.

Activities include

• Inspect, service and repair vehicles, plant and equipment using appropriate tools, equipment and facilities in a safe and proper manner
• Conducting fault diagnostic checks on vehicles, plant and equipment
• Preparing and taking vehicles for MOT testing
• To participate in a vehicle breakdown service
• To participate in winter maintenance operations

Interested candidates should possess

• City and Guilds Qualification in the repair and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles or equivalent NVQ at Level 3
• LGV Category C Licence (or willing to be trained and pass within 6 months of employment)

For further information, please contact Stuart Edwards on 01384 814088 or [e-mail]

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Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications

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Attached documents

• Job description & person specification
• Employee Benefits List.pdf