Overview
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First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an HGV Mechanic on behalf of one of our clients.
This role is vital in ensuring a large fleet of road sweepers and tankers are maintained in-line with company and legislative requirements. All repairs, inspections, servicing and MOT preparation are performed in-house, and the successful candidate will have experience working to a high level of detail and be able to prioritise workload accordingly.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Reporting directly to the Workshop Manager.
2. Carrying out thorough inspections, servicing and MOT preparation.
3. Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
4. Carry out necessary repairs and replacement of parts.
5. On-call requirements to service roadside breakdowns, as required.
6. Be flexible and possess an enthusiastic approach to working in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
7. Efficient time management, working to tight deadlines.
8. Adhere to safety guidelines and regulations at all times.
Skills and Qualifications:
9. IRTEC qualified (required).
10. Minimum of a level 2 (NVQ, City & Guilds) in a vehicle-related qualification.
11. Previous experience working in the HGV or PSV industry (highly desirable).
12. Electrical experience including diagnostics (highly desirable).
13. Possess your own comprehensive tool kit (main workshop tooling available).
14. Be flexible and possess an enthusiastic approach to working in sometimes challenging conditions.
15. HGV Class 2 (Class C+E) driving licence (highly desirable).
Benefits:
16. 50 hours per week @ £20.00 per hour.
17. Monday to Friday (day shift).
18. Alternative Saturday shift pattern required, paid at an enhanced rate.
19. Availability for on-call rota via company van (supplied), paid at enhanced rate.
20. Further overtime available – paid at £25.00 per hour
21. Yearly company bonus scheme.
22. Company pension.
23. Cycle to work scheme.
24. Employee discount.
25. Flexitime.
26. Health & wellbeing programme.
27. On-site parking.
Location: Bristol
Salary: £52,000 + Overtime + Benefits