Vehicle Mechanic

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in Braintree, Essex, is seeking a qualified Vehicle Mechanic to join their team. This position involves servicing, maintenance, and carrying out pre-MOT checks on various vehicles, including HGVs. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and a solid background in vehicle repair and diagnostics, with a focus on safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven background in a similar role as a Vehicle Mechanic.
• Experience working on HGV vehicles is essential.
• Must hold a full and clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles for service and maintenance needs.
• Use diagnostic machines to locate mechanical faults.
• Complete MOT checks and fault diagnosis on vehicles.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Knowledge

Diagnostic Skills

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.