Mechanic - Lead Hand

TN United Kingdom; Raunds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Hand Mechanic for their Raunds workshop. This role offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment focused on teamwork and skill enhancement. You'll oversee a team, ensuring high standards in trailer repairs while adhering to safety guidelines. The company values diverse backgrounds and offers extensive benefits, including a pension plan, private healthcare, and opportunities for training and development. Join a certified 'Great Place To Work' and contribute to an innovative workforce that prioritizes integrity and ethics.

Benefits

Company pension with 4% contribution

Private healthcare with upgrade options

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance and annual wellbeing payment

Training and development opportunities

Full PPE provided

Christmas vouchers

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Time-served technician or equivalent experience in trailer repairs.
• Welding experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team and coordinate tasks effectively.
• Inspect, service, and repair trailers to high standards.

Skills

Welding

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

City & Guilds 1, 2 & 3 Certificates

Time-served Technician

Job description

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Join TIP Group, a leading equipment services provider in Europe and Canada, specializing in truck and trailer leasing, rental, maintenance, and repair. We offer a dynamic work environment where teamwork, safety, and skill enhancement are paramount. For our workshop in Raunds, we're looking for a Lead Hand Mechanic.

Benefits include:

1. Competitive salary (£38,000 - £44,000) based on experience
2. Company pension with 4% employer/4% employee contribution
3. Private healthcare with upgrade options
4. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with buy/sell options for up to 4 days
5. Joining fee (£500) and referral program
6. Life assurance, GIP, annual wellbeing payment
7. Training and development opportunities
8. Full PPE provided
9. Christmas vouchers, employee assistance program

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team and coordinate tasks
• Inspect, service, and repair trailers adhering to high standards and compliance with EHS guidelines and legislation
• Complete compliance documentation accurately and promptly
• Provide excellent customer service within deadlines
• Follow health and safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrate TIP values and behaviors consistently

Qualifications:

• Time-served technician or City & Guilds 1, 2 & 3 Certificates or equivalent experience in trailer repairs
• Welding experience preferred
• Enthusiastic with good communication skills
• Basic computer skills and documentation ability
• Strong organizational skills and workload prioritization
• Ability to work independently if needed

Please note, you don't need to meet all qualifications to apply. We value diverse backgrounds and interests.

Job type:

• Permanent full-time, 10-hour shifts, Mon-Fri
• 30-minute paid break plus 1-hour unpaid lunch

Diversity and Equal Opportunity:

TIP Group is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. Background checks are required.

Join our diverse team and be part of an innovative workforce where integrity, honesty, and ethics are fundamental. TIP Group is a “Great Place To Work” certified company, equipped with well-maintained facilities and service vans to support your work.