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Owens Group is a fast developing, multi-site organization, with a large diverse customer base, making this an exciting opportunity.
Owens are looking to recruit an enthusiastic & conscientious HGV Mobile Fitter/ Technician to support our Newport operation.
Job description
To maintain, inspect and repair Owens Group Vehicles/Trailers and equipment to prescribed standards in accordance with the Department for Transport, Manufacturer and Owens Group Operator Licence.
Location: Newport. Van Provided
Shift Patterns: 5 Days a week
Holidays: 28 days which includes the 8 statutory bank holidays
Specific Key Accountabilities
* To maintain, inspect and repair all Owens Group Vehicles/Trailers and equipment
* To attend Breakdowns on company vehicles/trailers and complete temporary/permanent repairs as required
* Prepare HGV vehicles/trailers for annual MOT inspections
* Carry out periodic safety inspections to all HGV vehicles/trailers to VOSA standards
* Carry out fault diagnosis on complex, hydraulic and electrical systems
* To carry out welding, fabrication and body repairs as required
* To prepare and decommission vehicles/trailers. Fitting and removing a range of ancillary equipment, accessories and livery.
* To complete all associated paperwork, to ensure all statistics and legal information are produced.
* To ensure all relevant Health & Safety procedures are adhered to.
* To maintain all work areas in a safe and clean condition
* To attend training courses as required to ensure skills are updated
* Out of hours call outs
* Carry out any other duties as required by the business.
Specific Qualifications/ Job Training
* Apprentice trainer and qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in heavy vehicle mechanics, maintenance and report or equivalent.
* A clean driving licence is essential with a HGV Category C+E entitlement being advantageous but not essential
Specific Experience
* Knowledge of Maintenance equipment
* Knowledge of workshop health & safety procedures
* Knowledge of hydraulics & 12/24v electrical systems
* Be able to carry out work with the minimum of supervision.
* Effectively manage time and meet deadlines
* Good standard of written and verbal communication
Specific Skills
* Ability to diagnose/repair mechanical breakdowns
* Trained in IOSH working safely