Vehicle Fitter: HGV/Light Tech (3-Day Week, Pension)

Tameside MBC; Tameside; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Continuing training

Tool allowance

Job summary

Tameside MBC is recruiting an HGV/light vehicle mechanic based at Tame Street Garage, Stalybridge. The role focuses on routine maintenance, testing, diagnostics and repair to a large fleet of HGVs, light vehicles and plant equipment.

You will join a supportive team, work 36 hours across three days (no weekend work), hold NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent) and ideally an LGV C driving licence. Training and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and repair (Heavy Vehicle) / City Guilds or equivalent.
• Possession of a Class B driving licence.
• Experience diagnosing faults and maintaining municipal vehicles/plant/equipment.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Good knowledge of electrical fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Understanding of Operator Licensing requirements and undertakings.
• Experience using computer based diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, testing, diagnostic and repair work on a large fleet of HGVs and light vehicles.
• Join a team of vehicle/plant fitters with a supportive manager to develop skills.
• Work to high standards with health and safety compliance in a large workshop.

Skills

Literate and Numerate

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to work at height

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and repair (Heavy Vehicle) / City & Guilds

Job description

Tameside MBC is recruiting an HGV/light vehicle mechanic based at Tame Street Garage, Stalybridge. The role focuses on routine maintenance, testing, diagnostics and repair to a large fleet of HGVs, light vehicles and plant equipment.

You will join a supportive team, work 36 hours across three days (no weekend work), hold NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent) and ideally an LGV C driving licence. Training and progression opportunities are provided.