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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed