Site Vehicle Maintenance Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday allowance

Discounts on products

Learning & Development

Job summary

Brakes, a UK industry leader in foodservice distribution, is hiring a qualified HGV Mechanic for our Aylesford Depot. You will perform on-site maintenance to keep our fleet in top condition, identify required additional work, and ensure work is completed to VOSA standards.

Mon-Fri 9am-6pm with lunch break; occasional Saturdays. The role offers a competitive salary of £43,000 plus benefits, a generous holiday allowance, pension, and opportunities for development through our Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Qualified HGV mechanic with on-site workshop experience.
• Able to work alone using initiative or as part of a team with good communication skills.
• Familiar with working to VOSA standards and maintaining vehicles to high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out on-site vehicle maintenance and repairs for HGVs.
• Identify additional work and advise supervisors accordingly.
• Aim to minimise vehicle downtime and ensure timely service.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Team communication

Time management

Job description

• Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Non Driver or Operative Roles)
• Compensation: up to GBP 0 - yearly

Job Description

Salary of £43,000 plus excellent benefits

Monday - Friday 09:00 18:00 Occasional Saturdays

Our Brakes Site Vehicle Maintenance Technician are the people that help to keep our network running – they not only love to find solutions, but they ensure that everything we do enables us to deliver on our promises to our customers and exceed expectations whilst working together as one team and having some fun along the way!

Discover the best of both worlds. As the UK industry leader, we offer job security and career development – with the family feel, rewards and recognition of our friendly warehouse team in Warrington. We take pride in looking after our people. So, as well as plenty of perks, a generous salary, realistic bonuses and other financial rewards

Based out of our Aylesford Depotwe are looking for a qualified HGV Mechanic to carry out work on site. You will identify and advise supervisors of any additional work required. You will be used to completing work in a timely manner to VOSA standards. You will endeavour to reduce vehicle down time to a minimum and although not essential it would be preferable if you have maintenance experience in a Commercial capacity. Able to work alone using or initiative or as an active member of the team good communication skills are essential. You will work Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm with an hour for lunch

In return we offer a great basic salary, generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase more, pension plus huge discounts on award- winning products. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our industry leading Learning & Development programmes. In Brakes you can really be anything you want to be!

People join us for the stability and security. But they stay for our fun and friendly culture that supports everyone to be the best they can be. Join us and discover all sorts of opportunities to develop your career with us, as well as a range of great benefits.

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!