HGV Fitter

Countrystyle Recycling; Sittingbourne; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste recycling is seeking an HGV Fitter to join their team in Sittingbourne. The role involves maintenance and repairs of fleet vehicles, ensuring high standards of workmanship and compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should possess relevant experience and qualifications, including an HGV Class 1 licence. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Life Insurance with access to GP24

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company Event

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Workshop environment.
• Experience working in a similar role with HGVs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and diagnose faults on fleet vehicles.
• Perform emergency call out repairs as required.
• Maintain repair and service records on each vehicle.

Skills

Good Communication

Time and Priority Management

Problem Solving

Education

HGV Class 1 Driving Licence/CPC

NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

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Job Title: HGV Fitter

Location: Ridham, Sittingbourne, Kent

Salary: 20 - 23 per hour, dependant on experience

Job Type: Permanent / Full time

Hours: Day Shifts - 6:30am - 5pm with Saturdays on a rota basis or Nights - 4pm - 12am Monday to Fridays

About Us

Countrystyle is a dynamic, privately owned resource management and waste recycling business, we are proud to operate the largest independent fleet of modern waste management vehicles in Kent, London and the Southeast. We are looking for a HGV Fitter to join our team of HGV Fitters at our workshop in Ridham, Sittingbourne.

About The Role

To achieve and persistently maintain high standards of workmanship and competence in performing tasks associated with preventative maintenance checks and general maintenance, whilst also maintaining high standards of internal and external communications and relationships.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, diagnosing any faults and defects on fleet vehicles, trailers, related equipment and components. This includes testing, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, and re-assembling as required.
• Participate in supporting operatives and employees in preventative maintenance checks, services and general maintenance/repairs of fleet vehicles, trailers, related equipment and components.
• Perform road tests.
• Perform emergency call out repairs as required.
• Competently operate electronic testing equipment and other hand tools.
• Maintain repair and service records on each vehicle.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, as required, and in line with Countrystyle's policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all work done by the team is carried in line with the safe systems of work and that appropriate PPE and safety equipment is used at all times.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, HR and Environmental policies and procedures.
  
  

About You

Good Communication Skills:

• Good Communication
• Time and Priority Management
• Problem Solving
  
  

Experience

• Experience working in a Workshop environment.
• Experience working in a similar role with HGVs.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in the Waste Industry.
• Experience working with DAF trucks.
  
  

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 Driving Licence/CPC
• NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
  
  

Competencies

• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work alone or in a team
  
  

Benefits

• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Event
• GymFlex salary sacrifice
  
  

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic, HGV Maintenance Technician, Commercial Vehicle Fitter, Diesel Engine Technician, and Fleet Vehicle Mechanic may also be considered.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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