HGV Fitter/Mechanic

EarthworksUK Ltd; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company based in Thornbury is seeking a fully experienced Fitter/Mechanic to work on HGV Tippers, Grabs & Skip Trucks. In this full-time role, you will diagnose and repair vehicles to ensure optimal performance. You must have a relevant qualification in heavy vehicle mechanics and a clean driving license. A competitive salary is offered based on experience, and a van is provided for breakdowns and related work.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Van supplied for breakdowns

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained and qualified in heavy vehicle mechanics.
• A clean driving licence is essential with HGV category C+E being advantageous.
• Experience in maintenance of HGV vehicles and trailers.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HGV vehicles to restore performance.
• Provide technical skill to team members.
• Carry out 6-weekly inspections of vehicles.
• Conduct preventative planned maintenance.

Skills

Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns

Knowledge of current legislation

Team player with a flexible can-do attitude

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in heavy vehicle mechanics

Job description

Fully experienced Fitter/Mechanic to Work full time on our fleet of HGV Tippers, Grabs & Skip Trucks.
Based at our site in Thornbury mainly but a van is provided to do call outs on breakdowns.

Specific Key Accountabilities

- Diagnose and repair HGV vehicles, dealing with mechanical breakdowns so as to restore vehicles to required performance in order to minimise/or avoid unnecessary delays.
-Provide technical knowledge/advice/skill to other team members ensuring the best decisions are made.
- Carry out 6-weekly inspections of vehicles
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance.
- Carry out all other duties as directed by the Company.
- Specific Qualifications/ Job Training

Apprentice trained and qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in heavy vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair or equivalent advantageous but not essential. A clean driving licence is essential with a HGV category C+E entitlement being advantageous but not essential.

Specific Experience

Knowledge of current legislation
Working in a team environment with minimal supervision
Maintenance of HGV vehicles / Trailers Good understanding of MOT standards
Specific Skills
Ability to diagnose/repair mechanical breakdowns

Team player with a flexible Can Do attitude

Competitive Salary based on experience

Van is supplied to cover breakdowns or other related work

Job Type: Full-time