HGV Mechanic

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

Job summary

A leading haulage company in the UK is seeking skilled HGV Fitters to join their Pontefract site. Responsibilities include maintaining a fleet of vehicles, conducting inspections, and preparing for MOTs. Ideal candidates will have proven HGV mechanic experience and an engineering qualification. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £22, with opportunities for overtime in their upgraded workshop facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working on DAF & Mercedes fleets (desirable).
• Must be within a commutable distance to the Wakefield workshop.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a mixed fleet of rigid and articulated vehicles to DVSA standards.
• Carry out vehicle and trailer inspections.
• Prepare vehicles for MOTs.
• Conduct brake testing at every inspection.
• Perform fault finding and repairs.

Skills

Proven experience in an HGV Mechanic role

Use diagnostic equipment effectively

Fault finding and repairs

Brake testing

Education

NVQ or equivalent qualification in engineering

Job description

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

As an integral part of the team, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicles to ensure they meet both safety and performance standards.

HGV Mechanic - Job Overview

• Maintain a mixed fleet of rigid and articulated vehicles and trailers to the highest standard, in line with DVSA requirements
• 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

HGV Mechanic - 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

HGV Mechanic - 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

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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