HGV Truck & Trailer Mechanic – Overtime & Training

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

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.