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Lightways (Contractors) Limited is a family run business with over 40 years of experience in streetlighting, surfacing, and reinstatement.All construction and mechanical works are carried out by our own staff – a valuable, trained, and qualified resource – and we are looking to expand our team.
The role involves:
You will be responsible for looking after the full fleet of vehicles that we operate, which consists of both HGVs and LGVs.You will be carrying out four-weekly inspections, MOT preparation and servicing, and repairs to VOSA standards on all HGV and LGV vehicles.You will also be required to attend roadside breakdowns when required.
The following duties will also form part of the role, alongside any other duties as requested by the Transport Managers or company’s Directors:
·Diagnose vehicle/ faults manually or with the aid of software/digital tools
·Repair and replace faulty vehicle parts
·Refer repair or replacement to specialists where required
·Maintain store of parts with help of the Stores team
·Liaise with Transport Managers regarding the update of vehicle records
·Act as mentor to Apprentices or work experience candidates
The ideal candidate will:
·Hold a full UK Driving Licence
·Be able to work to their own initiative, as well as within a team
·Be self-motivated with a positive attitude
·Be able to problem solve
·Demonstrate a willingness to learn and undertake training as per professional competency requirements or delivered by the company
The following are desirable, but not essential:
·Class 2 Driving Licence and relevant CPC
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Pay:Salary in the range of £45-£55,000 p.a. dependent on experience
Work location:In person based from our Head Office in Larbert
Schedule
·Monday to Saturday (4 hours on Saturday paid as overtime)
·Early finish on Friday afternoons
·Standby on rotation, one week of four (standby allowance applicable)
·Possibility of further overtime
Additional Benefits
·Company pension scheme
·Company van
·Company mobile phone
·The company will arrange for the successful candidate to obtain their Class 2 Driving Licence and undertake Telehandler Training if they do not already have these accreditations
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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