HGV Mechanic

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading haulage company in Pontefract is seeking skilled HGV Fitters to diagnose and maintain a variety of vehicles. The role involves conducting inspections, preparing vehicles for MOTs, and utilizing diagnostic equipment. Candidates should have proven HGV Mechanic experience and an NVQ or equivalent qualification. The position offers £22 hourly rate with overtime available, in a recently upgraded workshop.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HGV Mechanic role.
• Experience working on DAF & Mercedes fleets is desirable.
• Willingness to commute to the Wakefield workshop.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of vehicles.
• Carry out vehicle and trailer inspections.
• Prepare vehicles for MOTs to DVSA standards.
• Conduct brake testing at every inspection.
• Perform fault finding and repairs.

Skills

HGV Mechanic experience

Diagnostic equipment proficiency

Fault finding and repair

Education

NVQ or equivalent qualification in engineering

Job description

Overview

Bennett & Game are currently partnering with a leading haulage company that has recently invested in its workshop operations. They are looking to add skilled HGV Fitters / HGV Mechanics to join their Pontefract site.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of vehicles to ensure safety and performance standards are met.
• Carry out vehicle and trailer inspections.
• Prepare vehicles for MOTs to DVSA standards.
• Conduct brake testing at every inspection.
• Perform fault finding and repairs.
• Use diagnostic equipment effectively.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in an HGV Mechanic role.
• Experience working on DAF & Mercedes fleets (desirable).
• NVQ or equivalent qualification in engineering.
• Within a commutable distance to the Wakefield workshop.

Salary & Benefits

• £22 hourly rate + time-and-a-half overtime rate.
• Monday to Friday (day shift).
• Plenty of overtime available (if desired).
• Recently upgraded and invested workshop facilities.

About Bennett & Game Recruitment

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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