HGV Mechanic

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Takeley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

28 days holiday a year

Company pension

Private medical and dental insurance

On-site parking

Discount off holidays and cinema

Training and development

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd in Takeley, Essex, is seeking a Truck/Trailer Mechanic to service and repair heavy vehicles, perform servicing and MOT preparation, and carry out occasional breakdowns.

You will join a small, enthusiastic team, using diagnostic equipment and adhering to health & safety standards. A Level 3 City & Guilds and a full UK driving licence are required; CE LGV is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy trucks and trailers; strong diagnostic knowledge.
• Level 3 City & Guilds or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment and troubleshoot.
• Full UK driving licence; LGV CE preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance, troubleshoot defects and carry out repairs.
• Carry out servicing and MOT preparation.
• Occasional breakdowns using company service vans.
• Produce details of each job on job cards and logs.
• Communicate progress to supervisory staff and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Heavy vehicles knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Initiative

Education

Level 3 City & Guilds

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

CE LGV Licence

Crane operations

Job description

Location: Takeley, Essex

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Truck / Trailer Mechanic on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To perform vehicle maintenance or trouble shoot defects and carry out repairs as necessary.
• To perform servicing and MOT preparation.
• Carry out occasional breakdowns using company service vans.
• Strong experience that has both breadth and depth of knowledge of trucks, trailers, engines, gearboxes, axles, hydraulic systems, electrical diagnosis and be able to use diagnostic equipment.
• Produce details of job on a job card, service sheet and daily time log.
• Communicate with supervisory staff regularly to keep them updated on the progress of your job.
• Be aware and responsible for Health & Safety of yourself and other employees.
• Shift pattern: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm.
• With the nature of the work involved, sound training and support will be given.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have both a good knowledge of heavy motor vehicles and, preferably, will hold at least a Level 3 City & Guilds qualification or equivalent.
• You will be part of a small but enthusiastic, friendly, and growing team of mechanics with a focus offering excellent customer service.
• The ideal candidate will be great at solving problems with good verbal and written communication and a genuine pride in the work you do.
• This person will need to have a high level of initiative and use their knowledge to solve problems that you have never seen before, and at times, working in environments that you have never been in before.
• Welding experience preferred but not essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• CE LGV Licence preferred but not essential.
• Experience of crane operations preferred but not essential.

Benefits

• Overtime available.
• 28 days holiday a year.
• Company pension.
• Private medical and dental insurance after qualifying period.
• On-site parking.
• Discount off holidays and cinema tickets.
• Training and development throughout your career