My client is a Local Authority who are looking to appoint an experienced HGV mechanic to undertake maintenance, servicing and repairs to the municipal fleet.
The main requirements for the HGV mechanic are;
* Preparing vehicles for MOT, servicing, and repairs across our HGV vehicles such as refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers and light to medium sized commercial vehicles
* Diagnosing faults and carrying out timely workshop repairs
* Attending breakdowns and resolving issues roadside when possible
* Undertaking repairs, maintenance and servicing to agricultural vehicles, plant and equipment including mowers - training can be provided
* Participating in an out-of-hours standby service on a rota basis when the fleet is operational outside normal working hours and at weekends - an additional stand-by allowance is payable when on-call
The candidate we’re looking for;
* A clean driving licence - HGV Category C is desirable for road testing, but our client will support you in gaining this licence if needed.
* Has hands-on experience with maintenance and repair of petrol and diesel engine vehicles and working with HGV municipal vehicles such as refuse collection vehicles and road sweepers
* Brings a positive, can-do attitude to every challenge
* Is flexible, reliable, and committed to high standards
Benefits:
* Generous annual leave package.
* Free workplace parking.
* Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development