Job Description
Collett & Sons have an exciting opportunity for a LGV Mechanic to join the team.
Location: Halifax Depot, HX2 0DF
Job Type: Full - time, permanent
Hours: Anticipated normal working hours are Monday to Friday 06.00 to 18.00 Hours shifts, with one-hour breaks, on a 4 on 4 off, rolling shift pattern
About Us:
Collett & Sons Ltd is a successful family-owned Company, established since 1928. Originally founded as a Transport Company, it has developed in to a multi-modal operator & has been set in to 4 closely run Divisions to reflect the diverse nature of the business and clients it serves. The 4 Divisions are integrated between each other which allow a ‘One stop shop' service.
- Transport - Undertaking General transport, Freight Forwarding and Warehousing
- Heavy Lift - Heavy transport, Crane Hire, Lifting & Project management
- Marine - Vessel Chartering operations, Stevedoring, Port and Ships Agency services
- Consulting - Undertaking Route surveying, site access studies & reporting
The Company specialise in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables and Civil & Infrastructure markets, transporting and moving difficult loads within the UK & Worldwide
We operate from our head office site in Halifax along with our port-based depots in Goole and in Grangemouth, Scotland.
LGV Mechanic - The Role:
- Inspect and repair vehicles, trailers and plant
- MOT preparation of vehicles and trailers
- Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
- Service and repair vehicles or components using appropriate equipment and tools
- Maintain current product knowledge and attend training courses as required
- Welding and fabrication of components in the scope of vehicle repair
- Any other reasonable duties as workload requires
LGV Mechanic - You:
The following requirements are required:
- Full UK car license
- City & Guilds or NVQ qualified technician
- HGV service and repair experience
- The ability to organise work on own initiative and work under pressure
- Experience working with trailers, hydraulic systems and electrical systems
- Experience of Diagnostic computers
- Having a C+E (class 1) Licence would be preferred but not essential
- Self-motivated and an effective team player
- Positive approach to management of change
- Effective communicator at all levels
- Good time keeping skills
LGV Mechanic - Benefits:
- 28 days Holiday per year including Bank Holiday
- Company contributions to the Company pension scheme is offered subject to conditions
- Holiday Purchase Scheme subject to conditions
- Overnight subsistence costs are paid when away from base
The Opportunity
The appointment will enjoy a varied work load and will have opportunity to help grow and develop their own skills within the Company in the various divisions of the company, contributing to the Company's development and their own prospects for promotion.
To submit your application for this exciting LGV Mechanic opportunity, please click ‘Apply' now.
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