HGV Mechanic

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

Job summary

A leading Waste Management firm in Leicester is seeking a skilled HGV Mechanic to join their team. You will be responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled repairs on a diverse fleet of RORO, Artic, and Rigid HGVs. Ideal candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification, good fault diagnosis skills, and basic hydraulic knowledge. The position offers a salary between £46,000 and £50,000 with overtime and training opportunities.

Benefits

Overtime rates of 1.5 times for standard hours

2x pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose and rectify faults.
• Good health and safety awareness is essential.
• Basic hydraulic knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled repairs to a high standard.
• Perform MOT presentations.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Welding

Hydraulic knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

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.

• 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

Job Requirements

• 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)

Job Package & Benefits

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