HGV Mechanic

Duties Related to the Operation of the Vehicle Workshop and MOT Center:

• Assist with the allocation of work and administration of the vehicle workshop.


• Provide fleet vehicle and plant maintenance along with MOT & Taxi testing., Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Work to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimization. Treat everyone with dignity and respect.


• Health and Safety: Operate in line with the health and safety policies and procedures.


• Information Security and Governance: Manage information in line with policies on Data Protection, GDPR, and confidentiality.


• Safeguarding: Maintain awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures regarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.


Task Specifics:
Purpose of the Role:

• Ensure the plant and fleet are serviced, maintained, and repaired to high standards.


• Prioritize work to meet service needs.


• Assist with allocation, monitoring, recording, and auditing garage works.


• Liaise with the Fleet Officer and undertake workshop responsibility in their absence.


• Carry out inspections, safety checks, servicing, and repairs as required.


• Prepare vehicles for Plating and MOT tests.


• Conduct MOT and Taxi inspections.


• Support fleet maintenance out of normal working hours when required.


Service to Customers/Key Relationships:

• Work professionally with external and internal customers.


• Liaise with contractors and suppliers relating to garage operations.


Business Improvement/Planning Responsibility:

• Organize resources to meet service demands effectively.


Managing Resources (People, Equipment, Buildings):

• Work with the Fleet Officer to ensure efficient workshop operations.
  
  Mechanical understanding of HGV commercial vehicles, cars, and plant maintenance.


• Ability to prioritize work based on service needs.


• Methodical and efficient working.


• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.


• Computer software operation and IT auditing.


• Physical ability to perform garage work.


Skills (Desirable):

• Operation of front loader and forklift truck.


Knowledge (Essential):

• LGV inspection and testing standards.


• Fault diagnosis of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.


• Commercial garage operations and MOT legislation.


Knowledge (Desirable):

• Light vehicle maintenance and repair.


• Commercial fleet operation and legislation.


Experience (Essential):

• Minimum 5 years of practical mechanical maintenance of HGV commercial vehicles., Light vehicle service and repair.


• Maintenance of waste vehicles and road sweepers.


• Operation of garage management and ordering software.


Qualifications (Essential):

• City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair level 3 or equivalent.


• LGV Class C driving license.


Qualifications (Desirable):

• Up-to-date MOT tester's qualification.


• Vehicle inspection accreditation.


• Operator's CPC qualification.


• Assessment and writing of risk assessments.
  
  £18.82 - £24.47 an hour - Full-time, Fixed term contract