HGV Workshop Mechanic 5697

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Pay
£34,000 a year

Job type
Full-time

Shift and schedule
Overtime

 

Location
Gloucester
 
Benefits
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Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Referral programme
 
Full job description
HGV Workshop Mechanic

Location: Quedgeley
Hours: Basic working week of 37 hours (opportunity to achieve overtime). Shift Pattern 6.30AM – 3:30PM or 09-00-1700
Salary: £34,000 per annum + overtime.

As a workshop technician we will rely on your excellent organisational skills to allow you to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and ensure our service levels are maintained.

Using industry fleet experience to manage expectations, effectively challenge and drive delivery is imperative in this role. We are looking for applicants who are methodical and be able to demonstrate a flexible approach.

The critical nature of GFRS to provide its service to the community is paramount, therefore we operate a 24/365 call out cover, which will form part of a standby rota, where you be able to achieve additional paid standby payments, including opportunity to achieve overtime payments above your basic pay.

You will be expected to work closely with your colleagues, delivering and attending training and management meetings, using your developed communication skills as required. Ideally you will have worked in a large workshop role previously.

Key Responsibilities of a HGV Workshop Mechanic

Inspect and do preventative maintenance and repair on a wide range of Vehicles.
Support on inspection tasks to meet the business needs.
Perform computer-based diagnostics.
Fabrication and welding to support repairs of fleet vehicles.
Asses and Pre-plan spare parts required.
Collect, deliver and recovery vehicles and equipment.
Maintain paperwork and documents for records.
Participate in out of hours on call scheme.
Maintain the health & safety, as well as the tidiness of the workshop.
Key Skills of a HGV Workshop Mechanic

Must hold a current light Vehicle (cat B) and Large Vehicle (Cat C) License.
Experience with being in a mechanical environment for heavy or light vehicles.
Able to fabricate and weld.
Experience with computerised diagnostics.
Experience with a mix of fleet or light and heavy vehicles.
Able to work under pressure.
Experience working with specialist or emergency vehicles is preferred.
City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Mechanics Parts 1& 2
LGV Category C Drivers license
IRTEC Qualification
Basic or Advanced Electronics Diagnostic and Repair Qualification.
Water pump and Hydraulic knowledge,
Benefits for the HGV Workshop Mechanic

Paid rota’d Standby payments.
Safe, supportive, and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision.
Access to relevant training and career progression.
Annual leave of 25.5 days (pro rata) up to 30.5 days (pro rata) after 5 years employment.
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers.
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to (your email)@first-base.co.uk or call (Your Name) on 01453 755330.

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