HGV Mechanic & Plant Maintenance Technician
Hartlepool
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum + Company Van & Fuel Card
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
A well-established company based in Hartlepool is seeking a skilled HGV & Plant Maintenance Technician to join their team. This is a hybrid role involving both hands-on maintenance of vehicles and plant equipment. The ideal candidate will possess the technical expertise to maintain a small fleet of HGVs, vans, and a variety of plant machinery used in tyre recycling.
The Candidate:
Essential Skills:
* Level 3 qualification for vehicle sign-off is essential.
* Experience in HGV maintenance and plant machinery repairs.
* Ability to work independently in a stand-alone role without managerial oversight.
* Class 2 driving license is desirable but not essential.
* Strong knowledge of vehicle systems and plant machinery is critical, with HGV experience being a priority.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage and maintain a fleet of 5 HGVs and 2 vans.
* Perform regular services, MOT preparation, and six-weekly vehicle inspections.
* Carry out ad-hoc repairs and routine maintenance of plant equipment.
* Ensure all repairs and maintenance comply with health and safety standards.
* Diagnose mechanical issues and perform inspections on rigid HGVs.
* Maintain accurate records of all services and repairs.
* Sign off work and documentation (Level 3 qualification required).
* Inspection, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of Units & Trailers.
* Application of preventative maintenance routines.
* Continual safe use of all VMU tools, hand-tools, plant and equipment.
* To accurately use and interpret outputs from vehicle diagnostic equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines.
* Ensure standard working process and procedures are followed, and that associated documentation is fully completed as directed.
* Diagnose and rectify any faults that may arise.
* Identify and order parts as and when required.
If you are a skilled HGV Mechanic looking to contribute to a dynamic and growing company, we invite you to apply for this position. Join our team and play a vital role in maintaining the reliability and safety of our HGV fleet while delivering exceptional service to our clients.
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