Overview
Job role: HGV Mechanic
Location: Belfast
Hours: 08:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday (one-hour lunch break unpaid)
Salary: £18.00 - £20.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
Employment type: Permanent position
Role
The role of HGV Mechanic is to increase productivity and efficiency within your department and ensure the smooth operation of our Transport function with inspections, MOT prep, diagnostic work and fault finding, repairs and maintenance, and assisting at breakdowns while recording essential maintenance paperwork. You will be reporting to the Operations Director while working as part of a team of experienced mechanics.
Responsibilities
* Maintenance and repair of all vehicle types.
* Plant maintenance and repair of any site equipment of a type that by its nature and design falls in the capabilities of a vehicle mechanic.
* Conduct routine inspections, including part and machinery repair cost analysis highlighting the need to repair or replace.
* Pre-MOT inspections as necessary.
* Vehicle roadworthiness inspections.
* Produce vehicle defects diagnosis reports and communicate findings with Service Manager/Operations Director.
* Monitor the general wear and tear of vehicles and their parts whilst recording any abnormalities and reporting to the Lead mechanic/Operations Director.
* Carry out general repairs, major overhauls or replacements of vehicle engines and gearboxes as required.
* Attend vehicle breakdowns and conduct roadside repairs as necessary.
* Carry out automotive electrical work.
* Carry out gas and electrical welding as necessary.
* Liaise with Mechanic Supervisor/Operations Director to determine the specification of work to be undertaken while consulting with Service Manager to agreed KPIs and costings.
* Liaise with lead mechanic/Operations Director regarding ordering of parts, equipment, etc. as required with suppliers.
* Responsible for vehicle/maintenance site security as appropriate.
* Adhere to all relevant Health and Safety legislation.
* Complete all documentation including worksheets, certificates, receipts applying signatures as appropriate and in accordance with company policy and procedures.
* Undertake statutory training as and when required.
Qualifications & Experience
* Fully qualified to City & Guilds level 3, BTEC or NVQ in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
* Must have worked in a workshop environment within the last two years conducting a similar role that displays your ability to be part of a team.
* Practical knowledge of modern diagnostic equipment/techniques.
* Computer literate.
* Full, valid driving license.
* HGV license preferable but not essential.
* Ability to work in a busy and high-pressure environment.
* High level of enthusiasm and self-motivation with a can-do attitude.
If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV today!
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