Hgv Fitter

Tom Orange Recruitment Ltd; Wymington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive overtime pay

Company uniform

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Benefit Scheme

Job summary

Tom Orange Recruitment Ltd is seeking a skilled HGV Fitter / Mechanic to join our expanding transport department in the United Kingdom. You will take full responsibility for your area and work unsupervised on trucks and trailers, with diagnostic and technical experience a distinct advantage.

The role covers planned inspections, servicing, maintenance, fault diagnosis, MOT preparation, and mobile support as required. A valid driving license and technical qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have IRTEC/City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or proven experience repairing & maintaining vehicles.
• Valid Driving Licence is required.
• Able to work within guidelines and to strict deadlines.
• HGV Licence is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned inspection, service, maintenance and repair of all vehicles and trailers.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Possess a working knowledge of fault diagnostic equipment.
• MOT preparation.
• Provide mobile assistance as required.
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness.
• Keep up-to-date with product knowledge and training.

Skills

Team player

Work under pressure

Verbal communication

Flexible hours

Health & safety awareness

Ability to work under deadlines

Education

IRTEC

City & Guilds

NVQ Level 3

Qualified vehicle technician

Tools

Fault diagnostic equipment

Job description

We are currently looking for a HGV Fitter / Mechanic to join our expanding Transport Department. As our HGV Mechanic you will take full responsibility for your area of work and will be competent to work unsupervised on vehicles and trailers. Diagnostic and technical experience is a distinct advantage.

What you'll do in the position

• Carry out planned inspection, service, maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles and trailers in line with current regulatory guidance.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Possess a working knowledge of fault diagnostic equipment.
• MOT preparation.
• Provide mobile assistance as required
• Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises.
• Liaise with parts suppliers to attain parts.
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to.
• Conform to all customer site requirements & regulations.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness.
• Maintain thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses.

What you'll need

• Technical qualification (IRTEC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 qualified technician) or proven experience repairing & maintaining vehicles
• Valid Driving License.
• Ability to work within guidelines given and to strict deadlines.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Actively seek solutions to problems.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks.
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Flexible in hours and approach.
• A HGV Licence will be advantageous, but not necessary.

What we can offer you

• Competitive rates with overtime pay
• Company uniform
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Company Health Benefit Scheme - Provided by Health Shield
• Pension

Benefits

• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person