Vehicle Mechanic

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive service provider in Braintree is looking for a skilled Vehicle Mechanic to join their team. The role includes conducting inspections, repairs and maintenance on various vehicles, particularly HGVs, as well as performing diagnostic tests and ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience working on HGV vehicles is essential.
• Basic electrical knowledge for fault diagnosis and rectification.
• Must hold a full and clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of vehicles for service and maintenance.
• Use of diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical faults.
• Carry out Pre-MOT checks and complete MOT testing.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Due to continued growth, my client based in Braintree, Essex, are now recruiting for a Vehicle Mechanic to join their existing team. The successful Vehicle Mechanic will be responsible for the service, maintenance, repair, and carrying out pre- MOT checks on a range vehicles including HGVs.

Vehicle Mechanic Responsibilities:

• Inspection of vehicles to ensure that all service and maintenance needed to maintain the vehicle is recorded and carried out.
• Use computerized diagnostic machine to locate any mechanical faults.
• Complete job cards and write reports regarding customer vehicle fleets.
• Carry out Pre-mot checks and complete mot testing on vehicles.
• Carry out fault diagnosis on hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and effect repairs to same.
• Ensure health & safety procedures are followed and adhered to.

Vehicle Mechanic Requirements:

• The successful candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering with a proven background in a similar role.
• Experience working on HGV vehicles is essential.
• Basic electrical knowledge for fault diagnosis and rectification.
• Must hold a full and clean UK driving licence.