Hgv Mechanic

Walkers Transport; England; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking a qualified HGV Mechanic to oversee the maintenance and performance of their vehicle fleet. The role mandates strong diagnostic skills, with responsibilities including inspections and repairs to ensure compliance with DVSA standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience within a fleet environment.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement up to 38 days

Free in-house training for your Driver CPC

Full uniform and PPE

Medicash Plan providing cashback on health treatments

Double your annual salary in life insurance

Employee of the Year award worth £1000

Store discounts

Training opportunities for career development

Funded annual company event for you and your partner

Additional Payment for 1st Aiders

Qualifications

• Qualification in City and Guilds HGV Part 1, 2 & 3 or NVQ level 3 equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 years' experience as an HGV Mechanic (post qualification) preferably within a fleet environment.
• Large Goods Vehicle experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mixed fleet of vehicles and trailers to highest standards in line with DVSA requirements.
• Conduct vehicle and trailer inspections and MOT preparation.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles ensuring safety and performance standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Brake testing

Use of diagnostic equipment

Education

City and Guilds HGV Part 1, 2 & 3

NVQ level 3 equivalent

Job description

Walkers Transport offers a complete solution for the daily management and delivery of palletised goods, they provide bespoke transport and storage solutions to businesses who demand only the best for their customers.

We have a great opportunity for a qualified HGV Mechanic.

Reporting to the Fleet Director, you will be responsible for maintaining the companies HGV's and enhancing the performance of their vehicle fleet. This role where you will solely be responsible for the running and upkeep of their new workshop. As an integral part of our operation, you will also be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various vehicles to ensure they meet safety and performance standards.

• You will maintain their mixed fleet of rigid and articulated vehicles and trailers to the highest standard and in line with DVSA requirements
• Vehicle and Trailer inspections
• MOT preparation to DVSA standards
• Brake testing at every inspection
• Fault finding and repairs
• Use of diagnostic equipment

HGV Mechanic Job Requirements

• Qualification in City and Guilds HGV Part 1, 2 & 3 or NVQ level 3 equivalent
• A minimum of 1 years' experience as an HGV Mechanic (post qualification) preferably within a fleet environment
• Large Goods Vehicle experience is essential

Reports to: Fleet Director

Hours of work: Monday to Friday

Salary & Benefits

• 50,000 per annum
• Enhanced holiday entitlement with service up to 38 days including bank holidays
• Option to take additional Holiday
• Weekend availability when required
• Medicash Plan providing cashback on your day-to-day health treatments.
• Free in-house training for your Driver CPC
• Full uniform and PPE
• Complementary Employee Assist programme providing wellbeing, and financial guidance
• Store discounts from weekly shopping to big purchases
• Funded annual company event for you and your partner
• Opportunity toreceive Game Changer awards of 100
• Double your annual salary in life insurance
• Free hot food and drink events throughout the year
• Additional Payment for 1st Aiders
• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Year award worth 1000
• Training opportunities for career development