Position: Trailer Mechanic
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Salary: £19 per hour + time and half overtime rate
Location: Pontefract
Bennett & Game are currently partnering with a leading haulage company that has recently invested in its workshop operations. As a result, they are looking to add skilled Trailer Mechanic / HGV Mechanic to join their expanding Pontefract site.
As an integral part of the team, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicles to ensure they meet both safety and performance standards.
Trailer Mechanic - Job Overview
* Maintain a mixed fleet of rigid and articulated vehicles and trailers to the highest standard, in line with DVSA requirements
* Carry out vehicle and trailer inspections
* Prepare vehicles for MOTs to DVSA standards
* Conduct brake testing at every inspection
* Perform fault finding and repairs
* Use diagnostic equipment effectively
Trailer Mechanic - Job Requirements
* Proven experience in an HGV Mechanic role
* Experience working on DAF & Mercedes fleets (desirable)
* Valid HGV Class 1 Licence is required
* NVQ or equivalent qualification in engineering
* Within a commutable distance to the Pontefract workshop
Trailer Mechanic - Salary & Benefits
* £19 hourly rate + time-and-a-half overtime rate
* Monday to Friday (day shift)
* Plenty of overtime available (if desired)
* Recently xsngvjr upgraded and invested workshop facilities
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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