Heavy Haulage Mechanic

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Heavy Haulage Mechanic to join a busy operation in the West Midlands.

You will play a key role in keeping a specialist heavy haulage fleet safe, roadworthy and fully operational, carrying out planned maintenance, inspections, fault diagnosis and repairs.

• Carry out routine planned maintenance and inspections on tractor units, trailers and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across a heavy haulage fleet.
• Complete repairs and modifications identified through vehicle defect reports.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment remain safe, compliant and roadworthy.
• Work to manufacturer guidelines, planned maintenance schedules and vehicle operating standards.
• Carry out breakdown maintenance at operational sites when required.
• Identify and report major faults, defects, malfunctions, accidents and incidents.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection standards.
• Keep the workshop and working areas clean, safe and organised.
• Work in accordance with company procedures, risk assessments and Health & Safety requirements.

You should have:

• Experience maintaining, servicing and inspecting heavy vehicles, HGVs, trailers, plant or similar equipment.
• City & Guilds Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or a related discipline.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• HGV licence desirable
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Flexible approach to attending breakdowns or site-based repairs when required.

• Up to £19/hour DOE
• 40-hour working week.
• Regular overtime opportunities.
• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• 5% pension contribution
• Varied work across specialist HGVs, tractor units, trailers and associated equipment.
• Hands-on role within an experienced workshop team.
• Opportunity to develop your experience within a technically demanding heavy transport operation.

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