Vehicle Fitter

inploi; Tameside; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal transport organization based in Tameside is seeking an HGV/light vehicle mechanic to maintain and repair their fleet. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and must hold a current driving license. The role involves routine maintenance, testing, and repair work in a physically demanding environment. A good level of fitness and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential. Competitive salary and continuous training are provided.

Benefits

Pension

Continuing training

Tool allowance

Qualifications

• You must hold a current driving licence.
• Physical fitness is essential for manual tasks.
• Experience in diagnosing faults and repairs on municipal vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair work on HGVs and light vehicles.
• Utilise diagnostic equipment for testing and fault diagnosis.
• Work collaboratively with a team of vehicle/plant fitters.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer focus

Physical resilience

Communication skills

Fault diagnosis for vehicles

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

City & Guilds Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Computer-based diagnostic equipment

Comprehensive set of vehicle maintenance tools

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade G. Scale 23 - £34,434 to Scale 28 - £39,152 plus pension, continuing training and tool allowance

Hours Per Week: 36 plus additional contracted hours during November to March

Base Location: Tame Street, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 1ST

The Role

Based at Tame Street, Stalybridge, you will be an enthusiastic and talented HGV/light vehicle mechanic with the drive to keep our Transport Fleet on the move.

This is an opportunity to utilise, and further develop your existing skills carrying out routine maintenance, testing, diagnostic and repair work to our large fleet of HGV’s, light vehicles, plant and specialist equipment. You will be joining a team of vehicle/plant fitters and have a manager who is supportive and keen to facilitate your development.

You should be organised, have good written and oral communication skills, be customer focused, hold a current driving licence (LGV Category C desirable) and trained to NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds (or equivalent) in a Heavy Vehicle Maintenance/Repair discipline.

Please note that this is a physically demanding role requiring a good level of fitness. Candidates must be capable of undertaking manual tasks, working in all weather conditions. The nature of the duties means that physical resilience and mobility are essential to perform the role safely and effectively.

About You

• Literate and Numerate
• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and repair (Heavy Vehicle) / or City Guilds Certificate or equivalent
• Possession of a Class B driving licence
• Previous experience in the diagnosis of faults, repairs and maintenance of municipal vehicles/plant and equipment’s
• Good working knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Good working knowledge/skills in the diagnosis of faults and repairs of electrical systems
• The ability to demonstrate a good understanding of Operator Licensing requirements and undertakings
• Experience in the use of computer based diagnostic equipment
• The ability to demonstrate a good understanding of Health and Safety requirements and regulations, relating to large automotive workshops
• Proven experience of working within a large workshop environment
• The ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision
• The ability to work at height
• Possession of comprehensive set of tooling relevant to vehicle maintenance

Contact

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 342 2462 or [e-mail]