HGV Mechanic

PBN, Private Business Networks; Belfast; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HGV Mechanic to enhance productivity within their transport function. This role involves maintenance and repair of various vehicle types, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Join a dynamic team that values enthusiasm and self-motivation while offering opportunities to work with modern diagnostic equipment. If you thrive in a busy environment and are passionate about vehicle mechanics, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics with practical workshop experience.
• Knowledge of modern diagnostic techniques and computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and repairs on all vehicle types and site equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and produce vehicle defect diagnosis reports.
• Attend breakdowns and conduct roadside repairs as necessary.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Diagnostic Equipment Knowledge

Computer Literacy

Enthusiasm and Self-Motivation

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

City & Guilds Level 3

BTEC in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

NVQ in Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Modern Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

The role of HGV Mechanic is to increase productivity and efficiency within your department and ensure the smooth operating of our Transport function with inspections, MOT prep diagnostic work and fault finding, repairs and maintenance, and assisting at breakdowns and recording essential maintenance paperwork.

You will be reporting to the Operations Director while working as part of a team of experienced mechanics.

Responsibilities (not limited to)

1. Maintenance and repair of all vehicle types.
2. Plant maintenance and repair of any site equipment of a type that by its nature and design falls in the capabilities of a vehicle mechanic.
3. Conduct routine inspections, including part and machinery repair cost analysis highlighting the need to repair or replace.
4. Pre-MOT inspections as necessary.
5. Vehicle roadworthiness inspections.
6. Produce vehicle defects diagnosis reports and communicate findings with Service Manager/Operation Director.
7. Monitoring the general wear and tear of vehicles and their parts whilst recording any abnormalities and reporting to the Lead mechanic/Operations Director.
8. Carrying out any general repairs, major overhauls or replacements of vehicle engines and gearboxes as required.
9. Attend vehicle breakdowns and conduct roadside repairs as necessary.
10. Carrying out automotive electrical work.
11. Carrying out gas and electrical welding as necessary.
12. Liaise with Mechanic Supervisor/Operations Director and determine specification of work to be undertaken whilst consulting with Service Manager to agreed KPIs and costings.
13. Liaise with lead mechanic/Operations Director in relation to the ordering of parts, equipment etc. as required with suppliers.
14. Responsible for vehicle/maintenance site security as appropriate.
15. Adhering to all relevant Health and safety legislation.
16. To complete all documentation including worksheets, certificates, receipts applying signatures as appropriate and in accordance with company policy and procedures.
17. To undertake statutory training as and when required.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

1. Fully qualified to City & Guilds level 3, BTEC or NVQ in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
2. Must have worked in a workshop environment within the last two years conducting a similar role that displays your ability to be part of a team.
3. You must have practical knowledge of modern diagnostic equipment/techniques.
4. You must be computer literate.
5. You will have a full, valid driving license.
6. HGV license preferable not essential.
7. You must have the ability to work in a busy and high-pressure environment.
8. You will display a high level of enthusiasm and self-motivation, and will always have a can-do attitude.

Location: Head Office, Greysteel and Belfast

Hours: 08.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (One-hour lunch break unpaid)

Salary: £18.00 - £20.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

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