HGV Mechanic – Training & 33 Days Holiday

Kemp Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

On site parking

Attractive pensions

Training for HGV license and Irtec

High street discounts & savings

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment is recruiting a skilled HGV Mechanic for a national fleet maintenance company in Gateshead. You will inspect, service and repair vehicles and trailers, maintaining accurate service records and ensuring safety and compliance with standards.

The role requires City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in heavy vehicle work and knowledge of HGVs. Shift pattern is two weeks rotating, with overtime paid at 1.5x. On-site parking and good benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in heavy vehicle service, maintenance and repair.
• In-depth knowledge of HGVs and trailers.
• HGV licence Class 1 (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties in a manner consistent with established safety, environmental and maintenance procedures.
• Work with VMU shift Co-ordinator / FLM and Logistics team to ensure vehicle availability in accordance with delivery schedules.
• To achieve shift KPI's by working in an efficient and effective manner.
• To comply with laid down safety procedures, highlighting any noncompliance issues to the VMU Co-ordinator / FLM.
• To ensure the effective use of resources available to carry out specific tasks or duties.
• To ensure that vehicles other fleet assets are maintained in accordance with Company and VOSA standards.
• Assist the VMU Co-ordinator / FLM to liaise with the Transport and Logistics departments about vehicle availability.
• To ensure that established sub-contractors are effectively utilised.
• To work flexibly in carrying out any other VMU duties, as required.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

HGV knowledge

Safety procedures

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in heavy vehicle service, maintenance and repair

Job description

Kemp Recruitment is recruiting a skilled HGV Mechanic for a national fleet maintenance company in Gateshead. You will inspect, service and repair vehicles and trailers, maintaining accurate service records and ensuring safety and compliance with standards.

The role requires City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in heavy vehicle work and knowledge of HGVs. Shift pattern is two weeks rotating, with overtime paid at 1.5x. On-site parking and good benefits provided.