HGV Mechanic

TN United Kingdom; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled HGV Mechanics to join their dedicated team. This role involves performing diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on refuse vehicles, ensuring high standards of safety and reliability. With opportunities for overtime and professional growth, you will be part of a family-run business that values honesty, hard work, and environmental sustainability. Enjoy benefits like life assurance, staff discounts, and mental health support while contributing to a greener future in the construction and waste management sector.

Benefits

Regular Overtime

Life Assurance Scheme

Free On-site Parking

Staff Discounts

Opportunities for Progression

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Must have experience working on HGVs.
• Ability to perform diagnostics and repairs on vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostics and repairs on refuse vehicles.
• Perform inspections and ensure vehicles meet required standards.
• Support technicians in fault finding and diagnostics.

Skills

HGV Mechanic Experience

Diagnostics and Fault Finding

Preventative Maintenance

Vehicle Electrical Systems

Job description

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As one of the largest construction and waste management companies in the South West, Smiths has generations of experience – built on a reputation of trust, excellence and commitment.

Specialising in demolition, construction and asbestos removal; transport and plant hire; skip and commercial waste management.

Before you continue to read, you must have HGV Mechanic experience to apply. Your application will not be considered if you don't have experience working on HGVs.

Who are we?

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family-run business owned and operated by the Smith family since 1982. From a single owner-operated plant hire company, it has grown into a multifaceted group with family values at its core. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury, we operate mainly across the South-West of England. Our expertise spans Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition, and Transport.

Salary: £42,000 - £49,500 (dependent on experience), with options for overtime at an enhanced rate.

Hours: Full-time and part-time positions available with flexible working hours to be discussed at interview.

Location: Working from our main transport workshop near Gloucester (GL2 7ND).

Responsibilities:

1. Carry out diagnostics, fault finding, and repair of vehicle electrical systems on refuse vehicles and ancillary equipment.
2. Focus on preventative maintenance on refuse vehicles.
3. Support Workshop Technicians in fault finding and diagnostics upskilling.
4. Perform 6-week inspections to a high standard, ensuring all defects are identified and repaired, with a focus on ‘first time fix’.
5. Inspect and prepare vehicles for MOT, ensuring all vehicles exceed required standards.
6. Repair damage defects to a high standard, maintaining our brand image.

What can we offer you?

1. Regular overtime at an enhanced rate.
2. Life Assurance Scheme.
3. Free on-site Parking.
4. Staff discounts (50% on skip hire and discounts on other group services).
5. Opportunities for progression.
6. Unlimited access to mental health support.

Our core values:

If these resonate with you, you're in the right place!

• Honesty: We believe honesty in all matters is the best policy.
• Family values: We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline, and respect.
• Hardworking: Nothing is impossible if you work hard enough.
• Reliability: We pride ourselves on dependability and keeping our promises.
• Environmental sustainability: We aim to minimize our environmental impact by reducing emissions and waste, recycling over 90%, and promoting a greener future.

Please apply if you're interested in this role, and we will get back to you.