HGV Mechanic (288jc) – Leicester - £46k + O/T +
Benefits
This role is
ideally suited to ex-military vehicle or engineering technicians with
experience maintaining, fault-finding and repairing heavy or specialist
vehicles in high-standards environments.
You will work as
part of a disciplined, professional workshop team, maintaining and repairing a
fleet of heavy commercial vehicles to ensure maximum availability, safety and
compliance.
Military
experience such as REME Vehicle Mechanic, Recovery Mechanic, Artificer, RAF
Mechanical Technician or RN Engineering Technician is highly transferable.
Key
Responsibilities
·
Carry
out planned servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on HGVs
·
Conduct
pre-MOT inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT presentation
·
Diagnose
mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults methodically and accurately
·
Complete
unscheduled repairs to restore vehicles to safe operational condition
·
Undertake
welding and fabrication where required
·
Carry
out bin and body repairs to a high standard
·
Attend
and complete internal and external training courses to maintain competence
·
Complete
all job cards, inspection reports and documentation accurately and on time, in
line with legal and company requirements
·
Work
safely at all times in line with health, safety and environmental standards
Qualifications
& Training
·
Willingness
to undertake and pass relevant civilian qualifications (support provided)
·
Military
trade qualifications and experience will be fully recognised and valued
Essential Skills
& Behaviours
·
Strong
“can-do” attitude with pride in workmanship
·
Ability
to work independently or as part of a team
·
Methodical
approach to fault-finding and repairs
·
Flexible
and professional mindset to meet operational demands
·
Strong
attention to detail and commitment to safety
Personal Profile
·
Self-disciplined,
reliable and safety-focused
·
Comfortable
working in fast-moving, operational environments
·
Willing
to continue professional development and upskilling
·
Used
to working with standards, inspections and compliance
·
Adaptable
to changing tasking and working patterns
In this role you
will be working an alternating shift pattern, week 1 being 0700hrs to 1600hrs
Mon to Fri and week 2 being 0900hrs to 1800hrs Mon to Fri and Sat 0700hr to
1100hrs and your standard working week will be 42 hrs per week, with overtime
at Time and a half and Sundays and bank holidays at Double time. Please note
that the 4 hrs on Saturday will attract the Time and a half salary rate.
On top of the
salary you will get 28 days leave a year which includes Bank Holidays as well
as Perkbox which is the company’s shop and save voucher scheme, an extra day’s
annual leave for your birthday after a years’ service and long service awards.
And finally, there is also enhanced maternity and paternity and for the manager
its two weeks company sick pay
For
more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or via the
website www.ex-mil.co.uk
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8211/hgv-mechanic