HGV Mechanic (Vehicle Maintainer)

EVENTOR are seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic (Vehicle Maintainer) require to work alongside our client to service and maintain to a high standard a fleet of Land Rover Defenders, Mercedes Unimog & Mercedes Zetros vehicles in readiness for Emergency Deployment for the protection of critical national infrastructure.

Shift: Monday-Friday 07:30am-15:30pm

What we offer: 

• Salary: £38,973 per annum
• Annual standby Bonus: up to £1620.00
• Use of Company Van

Your job duties will include but not limited to the following:

• To comply with health, safety, and environment rules to ensure the safety of all employees, contractors and visitors.
• Compliance with safety, quality, environmental and business management systems
• To report any breaches of health and safety to your line manager immediately
• To report any accident, incident or close-call in line with company procedure and assist in any investigations which may be required
• Carry out routine maintenance, service, and repair on a variety of HGVs / heavy vehicles / trucks & trailers and land rovers including MOT preparation.
• Ensure all service and maintenance works are recorded and records kept up to date including requirements by VOSA & the company maintenance plans.
• Ensure that the maintenance database is kept up to date and outstanding work and defects are closed out in a timely manner.
• Ensuring tools are used correctly, adequately maintained, tested before use, and securely stored.
• Obtaining / requesting from stores all parts necessary to carry out repairs.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in a safe manner without risk whether on site or at depot.
• Wearing safety clothing and using safety equipment appropriate to the task undertaken or the working environment in accordance with the company's PPE requirements.
• Maintaining a work area that is tidy and free from hazards

• As the successful LGV Mechanic, you will be hard-working, reliable, pay great attention to detail, deliver first class results, and display a positive attitude.
• strong previous experience working on heavy commercial vehicles and diesel engines.
• Proven knowledge of heavy plant, mechanical and pneumatic equipment is essential.
• excellent communication and organizational skills
• high levels of flexibility, commitment, and the ability to be adaptable to take on the challenges this role will present.
• hold a clean driving license to include category C+E and 35 hours driver CPC
• Hold a relevant mechanical qualifications

As part of our drive to make Eventor a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 20 Days, increasing to 25 Days after 3 years service
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer
• Life Assurance -  x 2 your annual salary 
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam! 

Eventor (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading event specialist, providing bespoke logistic solutions of every kind for motorsport, music, events, exhibitions, and the nuclear industry. We can transport, build, maintain and store anything and everything you need for your event.

At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… a place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!