HGV Mechanic

Bennett and Game; Coventry; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Waste Management firm is seeking a skilled HGV Mechanic to join their team in Coventry. You will work on a modern fleet of HGVs and trailers, handling everything from scheduled servicing and fault diagnosis to MOT presentations. This role offers a salary between £46,000 and £50,000, with additional overtime compensation. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering qualification and a strong understanding of fault diagnosis and health and safety practices.

Benefits

Overtime rates 1.5 times standard hours

2x on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Core Monday - Friday hours

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose and rectify faults.
• Good health and safety awareness.
• Must work under own initiative with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing, inspections, and repairs to a high standard.
• Perform MOT presentations and fault diagnosis.
• Attend internal and external training.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Welding and fabricating

Basic hydraulic knowledge

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Job description

Job Description

Position: HGV Mechanic, Location: Leicester, Salary: £46-50k

HGV Mechanic Job Overview

Our client are a leading Waste Management firm that have UK and European wide coverage. Due to expansion they are actively looking for a skilled HGV Mechanic to join their team. You will be working within a small team of HGV technicians. You'll work on a modern and diverse fleet of RORO, Artic & Rigid HGV's and Trailers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out both scheduled, servicing, inspections, Pre-MOT inspections and unscheduled repairs to a high standard
• MOT Presentation
• Fault diagnosis
• Welding and fabricating
• Attend internal and external training
• Complete all paperwork in a timely and accurate manner

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification (preferably within the motor transport sector).
• Ability to diagnose and rectify faults
• Basic hydraulic knowledge
• Good health and safety awareness
• Must be able to work under their own initiative with a flexible approach to meeting the needs of the customer (internal)

Package & Benefits

• Salary £46,000 - £50,000
• Overtime rates 1.5 times over standard hours and 2x on Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Monday - Friday Core Hours