HGV Mechanic

Salary: £18 – £19.66 per hour (depending on qualifications )

• Overtime after 45 hours will be paid at £22.5 – £24.58ph
• Occasional Sundays or Bank Holidays will be paid at £27 – £29.49ph
• Exclusive use of a company van for work purposes.

Hours:

• 45 hours per week – Monday to Friday 7.30am – 5.00pm
• Alternative Saturdays 7am – 12pm paid at £22.5 – £24.58ph

Location: Solihull, B92 0LP

This facility is one of the largest livestock bedding suppliers in the country with over 40 years of experience in producing and supplying a range of high-quality animal bedding.

What we can offer you;

• On the job training provided
• 20 days of annual leave increasing by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of 25 days
• Access to our people’s pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential (IRTEK qualification , Coded welder qualification , HGV Level 3 apprenticeship, Counterbalance , Telehandler , Cherry Picker , scissor lift , manual handling , working at heights , HGV Driving , Fabrication , Hydraulics and many other )

What you will be doing:

You will be working alongside other technicians to repair and maintain a fleet of HGVs and trailers, working out of the vehicle maintenance workshop.

• Trailer inspections and repairs
• Carry out PPM and/or fault finding on HGV/LGV units and trailers
• Moffat inspections and repairs
• Hydraulic works on multiple types of units / trailers
• Electrical works on multiple types of units / trailers
• Work on bespoke “blower” trailers (including blowing equipment)
• Fault-finding and brake testing/braking systems
• Pre LOLER inspections to fleet, where applicable
• Some aspects of welding and fabricating
• Attend off-site breakdowns

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics and experience
• Good awareness of safe working practices / Health & Safety

Minimum :

• 4 years of experience on HGV Mechanic ( then we can offer to do IRTEK qualification )

Desirable: IRTEK qualification, HGV licence, Autoelectric qualification, hydraulic qualification or experience