Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Rushden North Northamptonshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Lead HGV Mechanic
We are currently looking for a Lead HGV Mechanic to join our expanding Transport Department. Reporting to the Transport Manager, we are seeking a skilled HGV Mechanic with experience in inspection and repair of fleet vehicles and trailers. Our Lead HGV Mechanic will oversee the day to day operations of a small team of mechanics and play an important role in the compliance, reliability and performance of our fleet.
What you’ll do in the position
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* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the workshop, leading a small team of mechanics
* Working closely with the Transport Manager and compliance team to ensure all legal requirements of the fleet are met
* Ensuring that the Workshop Department has the required product knowledge /training/qualifications. Working with the wider management team to develop and progress the team
* Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to by the HGV Workshop Department
* Carry out planned inspection, service, maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles and trailers in line with current regulatory guidance
* Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
* Possess a working knowledge of fault diagnostic equipment
* MOT preparation
* Provide mobile assistance as required
* Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises
* Liaise with parts suppliers to attain parts
* Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness within the workshop area
What you’ll need
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* Supervisory experience
* Technical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 qualified technician) or proven experience repairing & maintaining vehicles
* Valid Driving License
* Ability to work within guidelines given and to strict deadlines
* Actively seek solutions to problems
* Good verbal communication skills
* Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks
A HGV Licence will be advantageous, but not necessary
What we can offer you
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* Competitive salary with overtime rates
* Company van
* Employee Assistant Programme
* Company Health Benefit Scheme – Provided by Health Shield
* Pension
* Life Insurance