HGV Mechanic

Kinaxia Logistics Limited; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the UK is seeking an HGV Mechanic to ensure vehicles are serviced and maintained effectively. Responsibilities include repairs, safety inspections, and compliance with regulations. Candidates must have a mechanical qualification and experience with HGV vehicles. This full-time position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical qualification is essential.
• Experience of maintaining HGV vehicles.
• Continued knowledge of vehicle maintenance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete all defect repairs and maintenance requirements.
• Prepare vehicles for annual MOT inspection.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Vehicle maintenance

Organisational skills

Time management

Reliability

Education

Mechanical qualification

Job description

Overview

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Kinaxia Logistics Limited provided pay range

This range is provided by Kinaxia Logistics Limited. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Fresh Freight Group are looking to recruit a HGV Mechanic to join their team at their site in Washington. The role of the HGV Mechanic will be to assist the Workshop Manager / Foreman / Supervisor in ensuring that all vehicles, equipment and assets are serviced and maintained in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Complete all defect repairs, fault diagnosis and maintenance requirements, as is necessary, to ensure all vehicles, trailers & equipment are kept in a safe working condition;
• Assist your colleagues when necessary to maintain an efficient service;
• Complete all paper work clearly, accurately & in a timely fashion. This will include Job Cards (work description, parts & times), various types of inspection forms (vehicles, trailers and equipment) and any other paper work that is deemed necessary by management;
• Prepare, present and accompany vehicles and trailers for annual MOT inspection to ensure they pass;
• Carry out periodic safety inspections on all vehicles & trailers to ensure they meet DVSA inspection standards;
• Always adhere to all workplace health and safety standards (including the wearing of appropriate PPE) and ensure compliance with any regulatory body regulations and standards, including the maintenance of equipment, tools and the workplace;
• Ensure all areas of the workshop and equipment are maintained in a safe operating condition and any defects are reported through the appropriate process to provide a clean and safe working environment.

Your Knowledge And Experience

• A mechanical qualification is essential
• Transport industry is desirable
• Continued up to date knowledge of vehicle maintenance rules and regulations
• Continued up to date knowledge of latest techniques, technology and vehicle models
• The ability to implement technological knowledge into practice
• Organisational and Time Management
• Dedication and reliability
• Experience of maintaining HGV vehicles
• Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Company values. These are embedded in all roles and applicants must evidence these values as part of the application process.
• Safe
• Talented
• Attentive
• Reliable

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Distribution

Industries

Truck Transportation

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