HGV Mechanic

Wykes Group; Rushden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport sector is seeking an HGV Mechanic to join their dynamic team. You will be responsible for the service and maintenance of a variety of vehicles, working autonomously and ensuring high standards of safety and quality. Competitive rates of pay are offered, along with various company benefits including uniform and health schemes.

Benefits

Competitive rates with overtime pay

Company uniform

Employee Assistant Programme

Company Health Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in vehicle repair or maintenance is essential.
• Valid Driving License required.
• Willingness to maintain health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection, service, maintenance, and repair of vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in work area.

Skills

Diagnostic experience

Technical skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 qualification

Job description

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We are currently looking for a HGV Mechanic to join our expanding Transport Department. Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will take full responsibility for your area of work and will be competent to work unsupervised on vehicles and trailers. Diagnostic and technical experience is a distinct advantage.

What you’ll do in the position

•Carry out planned inspection, service, maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles and trailers in line with current regulatory guidance.

•Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.

•Possess a working knowledge of fault diagnostic equipment.

•Provide mobile assistance as required

•Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises.

•Liaise with parts suppliers to attain parts.

•Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to.

•Conform to all customer site requirements & regulations.

•Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness.

•Maintain thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses.

What you’ll need

•Technical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 qualified technician) or proven experience repairing & maintaining vehicles.

•Valid Driving License.

•Ability to work within guidelines given and to strict deadlines.

•Able to work under pressure.

•Actively seek solutions to problems.

•Ability to work as part of a team.

•Good verbal communication skills.

•Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks.

•Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.

•Flexible in hours and approach.

A HGV Licence will be advantageous, but not necessary.

What we can offer you

•Competitive rates with overtime pay

•Company uniform

•Employee Assistant Programme

•Company Health Benefit Scheme – Provided by Health Shield