Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Maintenance Fitter                                           £c49k+ Benefits

South East                                                                                                       ABJ7103

PERMANENT

A heavy goods vehicle maintenance fitter / HGV mechanic reporting to the transport manager is urgently required to be responsible for the maintenance and inspection on the company’s fleet of HGV trailers and vehicles. The HGV maintenance fitter (mechanic) must adhere to the legal standards required to ensure the vehicles are safe to deliver products to our well respected and loyal customers. The HGV maintenance fitter must have Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)  knowledge and experience.

Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Service and inspect all vehicles to VOSA / DVSA standard
• Diagnose and rectify any faults that may arise
• Identify and order parts as and when required
• Carry out breakdown when necessary
• To complete and maintain all documentation on the company’s vehicle maintenance system
• Required to work in a busy HGV workshop, previous experience is essential.
• Responsibility for routine servicing and repairs; brakes; gearbox and clutch repairs
• Ensuring that work is always to the highest standard, seeking to achieve and repeat business
• ADR Experience and knowledge essential
• Keep all workshop facilities, equipment and tools clean, tidy and well maintained
• Wear personal protective equipment when appropriate
• Carry out any reasonable duties as identified by your line manager or team leader
• Ensure compliance with all contractual employment obligations.
• Ensure compliance with our ISO standards.       
• Fully participate in the company's performance management and development programmes.
• Maximise own ability to produce quality work, on time, and to brief, utilising best skills and available technology.
• Work in accordance with the Company's Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Experience

• Several years’ experience as a heavy good vehicle (HGV) maintenance fitter
• Must have experience in heavy vehicle maintenance, repair and diagnostic
• Must have Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)  knowledge essential
• VOSA/DVSA standards

Benefits: life assurance scheme (at 3x annual salary), private medical insurance, auto-enrolled pension, long service payment and additional holidays after 5 years’ service and cycle to work scheme open twice a year.

To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson, job ref ABJ7103 on (phone number removed) or preferably apply to