Hgv Mechanic - Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom - Willmotts Transport

Willmotts Transport

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Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Willmotts Transport is one of the largest independent warehousing and distribution companies in the South West and due to continued success, growth and expansion of our fleet, we are now looking to recruit Mechanics to join our friendly workshop team just outside of Shepton Mallet, near Bristol.

The successful applicant will be working directly under our Workshop Manager in our own modern workshop on our own fleet, as well as some third party vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

Working on a mixture of vehicles, the successful applicant will be required to undertake all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair:

6 weekly vehicle inspections.

weekly trailer inspections.

General servicing and preplanned maintenance.
Reactive maintenance as required.
MOT preparation & presentation.
Correction of running defects.
Full vehicle overhauls / engine and gear box repairs
Tyre work
Fault finding and Diagnosis
Local breakdowns (fully equipped workshop van)
Working to DVSA standards

Key Competencies:

Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Be apprentice trained and qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
Previous experience as an HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter is essential
LGV licence C + E desirable
Able to work as part of a team and alone
Capability to report correct information to colleagues
You will thrive in a fastpaced environment

Benefits:

Modern facilities/heated workshop
Free full DCPC training during your employment
Uniform & full PPE provided
Overtime available at x
Group Death in Service policy
After 2 year's unbroken service employees will receive an additional day's holiday which will increase by an extra day after each additional full years' service up to a maximum of 3 days.

- *New rates of pay