Trailer Mechanic

Position: Trailer Mechanic
Salary: £19 per hour + time and half overtime rate
Location: Pontefract

Bennett & Game are currently partnering with a leading haulage company that has recently invested in its workshop operations. As a result, they are looking to add skilled Trailer Mechanic / HGV Mechanic to join their expanding Pontefract site.

As an integral part of the team, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicles to ensure they meet both safety and performance standards.

Trailer Mechanic - Job Overview

Maintain a mixed fleet of rigid and articulated vehicles and trailers to the highest standard, in line with DVSA requirements
Carry out vehicle and trailer inspections
Prepare vehicles for MOTs to DVSA standards
Conduct brake testing at every inspection
Perform fault finding and repairs
Use diagnostic equipment effectivelyTrailer Mechanic - Job Requirements

Proven experience in an HGV Mechanic role
Experience working on DAF & Mercedes fleets (desirable)
Valid HGV Class 1 Licence is required
NVQ or equivalent qualification in engineering
Within a commutable distance to the Pontefract workshop
Trailer Mechanic - Salary & Benefits

£19 hourly rate + time-and-a-half overtime rate
Monday to Friday (day shift)
Plenty of overtime available (if desired)
Recently upgraded and invested workshop facilitiesBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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