MECHANIC

Collett & Sons Ltd; Goole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical technician position is available at a reputable depot in Goole, requiring inspection and maintenance of vehicles and trailers. The role entails diagnosing faults, conducting repairs, and ensuring compliance with MOT standards. Candidates should hold a relevant qualification such as City & Guilds or NVQ, possess excellent communication skills, and ideally have experience with trailers and hydraulic systems. The shift pattern is 4 on, 4 off with attractive holiday benefits and pension contributions.

Benefits

20 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Company pension contributions

Overnight subsistence costs when away from base

Qualifications

• Ability to organise work on own initiative and work under pressure.
• Experience with trailers, hydraulic and electrical systems is beneficial.
• Having a C+E (Class 1) Licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles, trailers, and plant to MOT standards.
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults.
• Service and repair vehicles or components using appropriate equipment and tools.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ qualified technician

Job description

• Inspect vehicles, trailers and plant to MOT standard.
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults.
• Service and repair vehicles or components using appropriate equipment and tools.
• Maintain current product knowledge and attend training courses as required.
• Fabrication of components.
• Any other reasonable duties as workload requires.

Qualifications/Experience

• City & Guilds or NVQ qualified technician.
• The ability to organise work on own initiative and work under pressure.
• Experience working with trailers, hydraulic systems and electrical systems.
• Experience of diagnostic computers would be an advantage.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Having a C+E (Class 1) Licence would be preferred but not essential.
• Effective communicator at all levels.

Location

The role is based at our Goole Depot, but flexibility and mobility is required to carry out the task. Anticipated normal working hours are 06.00 to 18.00 hours shifts, with one hour breaks, on a 4 on 4 off, rolling shift pattern. 20 days holiday per year including Bank Holidays. Company contributions to the pension scheme is offered subject to conditions. Overnight subsistence costs are paid when away from base.