Vehicle Fitter

Brakes; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Product discounts

Learning & development

Generous salary

Job summary

Brakes is seeking a qualified HGV Mechanic to join our Aylesford Depot. You will carry out on-site work, identify additional maintenance needs, and ensure work is completed to VOSA standards, minimizing downtime.

The role offers a strong salary of £43,000 plus extensive benefits and opportunities for progression within the UK’s leading foodservice distributor. Join a team committed to reliability and our customers' satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Qualified HGV Mechanic with ability to work on site and adhere to standards.
• Able to work alone or in a team and communicate effectively.
• Proven reliability to identify additional work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out on-site vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Identify and advise supervisors of any additional work required.
• Work to VOSA standards and minimise vehicle downtime.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely service.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Vehicle diagnostics

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Qualified HGV Mechanic

Job description

Salary of £43,000 plus excellent benefits

Monday - Friday 09:00 18:00 Occasional Saturdays

Our Brakes Vehicle Fitters 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!