HGV Mechanic

JT Recruit Ltd.; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

JT Recruit Ltd. is seeking a qualified vehicle technician to join the team delivering maintenance, inspection and repair across a varied fleet, including HGVs and other municipal vehicles.

You will work to DVSA and statutory requirements, with responsibilities for MOT testing and compliance, and operate on an alternating early/late shift rota from 6:30am to 6pm at multiple depots. Experience in MIG welding, hydraulics and pneumatics is advantageous.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering, or equivalent.
• Qualified to VOSA standards for HGV inspections and tests.
• Qualified MOT Nominated Tester class 4,5,7 to support the full time MOT retail and Taxi Nominated Tester.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an extensive programme of vehicle maintenance, re-pair, inspection and examination.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, Operators Licence requirements, DVSA standards and internal council policies.
• Support Council Services with an alternating weekly shift rota covering 6:30am–6pm at each depot (1 week early shift, 1 week late shift).

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

MOT testing & DVSA knowledge

LGV Class 2 Licence

MIG welding

Hydraulic & pneumatic diagnostics

Compliance & safety

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering

Job description

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to deliver an extensive Programme of vehicle maintenance, re-pair, inspection and examination. They will work to ensure compliance with statutory legislation, the legal requirements of the Councils Operators License, DVSA requirements and internal Council policies and procedures. To provide support to all the Council Services, we operate an alternating weekly shift rota of early and late shifts to cover the hours of 6.30am - 6pm at each depot (1 week early shift, 1 week late shift).

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering, or equivalent
• Qualified to VOSA standards for HGV inspections and tests
• Qualified MOT Nominated Tester class 4,5,7 to support the full time MOT retail and Taxi Nominated Tester.
• Experience of conducting maintenance, inspection, repair and test services for a diverse fleet including vehicles such as light vehicle van/Tipper's, Small Plant machines, Sweepers, Waste Tankers, and Large Refuse Vehicles.
• Experience of performing MIG welding; gas and electric welding. (Preferably a coded welder, but not essential).
• Experience of hydraulic and pneumatic diagnosis/repair
• Possess a full LGV Class 2 Category C Licence
• Ability to work on own initiative and to meet strict deadlines