HGV Mechanic

Willshee’s is a leading independent domestic, industrial and commercial waste management company based in Burton-on-Trent. Our family-run company has been providing waste and recycling solutions for over 30 years. Our waste management, recycling and skip hire expertise means we can propose, develop and deliver tailor made services for the reduction, reuse, recycling, recovery and disposal of waste.

We offer a wide range of services from wheelie bin hire, skips, rear end loaders (RELs), roll on / off container and equipment rental for general waste and all types of recycling.

We currently have two depots located off Wetmore Road, a main office and a new purpose-built recycling unit due to open in Swadlincote late 2019 due to continued growth.

What will I be responsible for?

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 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
What kind of person are you looking for?

As the successful HGV Mechanic, you will be hard-working, reliable, pay great attention to detail, deliver first class results and display a positive attitude.

The ideal candidate will have strong previous experience working on heavy commercial vehicles and diesel engines. Proven knowledge of heavy plant, mechanical and pneumatic equipment is essential along with excellent communication and organisational skills, high levels of flexibility, commitment and the ability to be adaptable to take on the challenges this role will present. You will require to hold a clean driving license to include category C and 35 hours driver CPC.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Mechanic: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:

Burton-On-Trent DE14 (Preferred)
Licence:

Driving License (Preferred)

BECOME AN OWNER-DRIVER AND WORK FOR YOURSELF! AVERAGE EARNINGS: £45,000 – £60,000 PER YEAR. AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

CONTRACT HAULAGE WORK AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND FOR OWNER-DRIVERS AND FLEET OWNERS WITH RIGID OR ARTICULATED VEHICLES.

We are looking for owner-drivers, fleet owners, and HGV drivers (Class 1 or 2) based anywhere in the UK and interested in taking the next step up and becoming owner-operators and transport company owners. To get started and apply for an Operator’s Licence, you need to have £8,000 which is a requirement of the UK and EU transport regulations (you won’t spend it). We can help you with the rest of the process.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN OWNER-OPERATOR:
– Higher earnings even with one vehicle (double in some cases for the same work)
– Be your own boss and grow your fleet
– If you are tired of driving, hire others to drive for you
– Build and sell your business later and retire

WE OFFER:
– Contract haulage work all year round for rigids and artics with your trailer or ours
– FREE assistance with your Operator’s Licence application (if you hire a TM)
– Insurance: HGV and PSV vehicles, cheapest on the market
– HGV parking and registered operating centres
– Transport manager (CPC holder) for your O-licence, no course or exam is necessary
– Trailers for hire or lease
– Financing to purchase your vehicles
– Compliance with regulations
– Unlimited consulting and office support while you are driving

HGV PARKING AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £35 PER WEEK.

TRANSPORT MANAGER (CPC HOLDER) AVAILABLE FOR YOUR HGV OR PSV (HAULAGE OR PASSENGER) O-LICENCE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £250 PER MONTH.

Join our Facebook groups “Owner Operators & Truck Drivers UK” and “CPC Transport Managers UK” to network and ask questions.

Step-by-step guide: hirett.com/guide

Call Dmitry on 07833 684449.
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

TRANSPORT MANAGERS WANTED – CPC HOLDER – PSV, HGV – ALL of UK – EXTERNAL PART-TIME

WE PROVIDE TRANSPORT MANAGER SERVICES ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

If you have a national or international CPC for HGV or PSV (road haulage or passenger) obtained in the UK or any EU country, earn additional income working part-time locally as an external transport manager. Use our full support and advice for operator licence applications and maintenance. We cover all of the UK, so if you are based in a different area from where this ad is posted, you can still apply.

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR CV OR JUST THE FOLLOWING 5 ANSWERS TO info@hirett.com
– Name
– Phone number
– City where you are based
– Is your CPC in road haulage (HGV) or passenger (PSV)?
– Is your CPC national or international?

GET £100 IF YOU REFER AN OPERATOR TO US: click here

NEED A TRANSPORT MANAGER FOR YOUR O-LICENCE (ANYWHERE IN THE UK)?
Call Dmitry on 07833 684449.
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

Join our Facebook groups “Owner Operators & Truck Drivers UK” and “CPC Transport Managers UK” to network and ask questions.