HGV Mechanic

Overview of role

Location:

To carry out the safe and efficient inspection, service and repair of all vehicles, trailers and ancillary equipment in line with agreed schedules and operating procedures

Key Accountabilities

• Ensuring repairs are carried out to meet or exceed the minimum standards as laid down by VOSA.


• Carry out duties in a manner consistent with established safety, environmental and maintenance procedures.


• Work with VMU shift Co-ordinator / FLM and Logistics team to ensure vehicle availability in accordance with delivery schedules.


• To achieve shift KPI’s by working in an efficient and effective manner.


• To comply with laid down safety procedures, highlighting any non compliance issues to the VMU Co-ordinator / FLM.


• To ensure the effective use of resources available to carry out specific tasks or duties.


• To ensure that vehicles other fleet assets are maintained in accordance with Company and VOSA standards.


• Assist the VMU Co-ordinator / FLM to liaise with the Transport and Logistics departments about vehicle availability.


• To ensure that established sub contractors are effectively utilised.


• To work flexibly in carrying out any other VMU duties, as required.

The Right Person

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communications skills


• Customer focused


• City and Guilds LGV Qualifications or relevant equivalent in LGV Vehicle Crafts.


• LGV Licence C+E.

Desirable

• Previous experienced gained in a LGV fleet maintenance operations


• Good planning and organisational skills