LGV Mechanic HGV Technician

KDM Hire Ltd; Mendlesham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Referral programme

Store discount

Job summary

KDM Hire is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet at the Cookstown depot. You will service heavy vehicles including low loaders, HIAB cranes, tractor units and rigid trucks.

You will diagnose faults using our diagnostic software, source parts with Stores, and ensure high safety and workshop standards. A full driving licence and relevant truck/trailer experience are essential, with a collaborative, can-do approach.

Qualifications

• Maintain and repair a fleet of heavy vehicles including specialist trucks.
• Diagnose faults using diagnostic software and carry out repairs.
• Liaise with Stores to source the correct parts and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair fleet of heavy vehicles including low loaders, HIAB cranes, tractor units and rigid trucks.
• Diagnose faults using diagnostic software and perform necessary repairs.
• Coordinate with Stores for parts and ensure workshop safety and cleanliness.
• Work effectively in a small team and deliver high-quality work.
• Relevant truck/trailer industry experience and a valid driving licence are essential.

Skills

HGV Mechanic

Fleet maintenance

Diagnostics using software

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic looking to join a leading equipment rental company? We're seeking a skilled and motivated professional to maintain and repair our fleet of heavy goods vehicles at our Cookstown depot. Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on an extensive fleet of heavy vehicles including e.g., low loaders, HIAB crane's, tractor units & rigid trucks.
Diagnose faults using company diagnostic software, carry out necessary repairs, and liaise with the Stores department to source the correct parts.
Maintain a high standard of workshop cleanliness and ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures.
Ability to work effectively in a small team and consistently produce high-quality work.
Relevant truck and trailer industry experience is essential.
Full and valid driving licence.
KDM Hire is a professional and dynamic business which has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland's leading equipment rental companies. With over 35 years of experience within the industry, our passion remains the same to simply do 'whatever it takes' to deliver quality equipment and services to our customers.
Positivity, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, Energy.
Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 5pm & Friday 7.30am - 4pm and Saturdays on a rotational basis from 7.45am - 12.30pm
Salary: Depending on experience

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount