HGV Mechanic - Belfast

VANRATH; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Permanent role

Modern fleet

Job summary

Vanrath is looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic in Belfast to service, maintain and repair a broad range of heavy vehicles. You will diagnose faults, prepare vehicles for annual tests and handle electrical and welding tasks.

The ideal candidate has City & Guilds Level 3 / BTEC / NVQ in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, recent workshop experience, and a valid driving licence. A strong team player who works safely and efficiently is preferred.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3, BTEC or NVQ in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (or equivalent).
• Workshop experience in the last 2 years.
• Confident using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Full, valid driving licence.
• Able to work well under pressure, both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of heavy vehicles.
• Carrying out routine inspections and preparing vehicles for annual test.
• Diagnosing faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Completing engine and gearbox repairs, overhauls and replacements.
• Attending roadside breakdowns when required.
• Carrying out electrical and welding work.
• Reporting vehicle defects and keeping accurate maintenance records.
• Ordering parts and liaising with suppliers.
• Following health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Workshop experience in a similar role

Confident using modern diagnostic ECG?

Education

City & Guilds Level 3, BTEC or NVQ in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (or equivalent)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

HGV Mechanic

Location: Belfast
Salary: £18.00 - £20.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
Hours: Permanent, full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of heavy vehicles
• Carrying out routine inspections and preparing vehicles for annual test
• Diagnosing faults using modern diagnostic equipment
• Completing engine and gearbox repairs, overhauls and replacements
• Attending roadside breakdowns when required
• Carrying out electrical and welding work
• Reporting vehicle defects and keeping accurate maintenance records
• Ordering parts and liaising with suppliers
• Following health and safety procedures at all times

What You Will Need

Essential

• City & Guilds Level 3, BTEC or NVQ in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (or equivalent)
• Workshop experience in a similar role within the last 2 years
• Confident using modern diagnostic equipment
• Basic computer skills
• Full, valid driving licence
• Able to work well under pressure, both independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• HGV licence

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Permanent, full-time position
• Work on a varied, modern fleet

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