HGV Mechanic

Job Description

Job Category :Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : Earlswood Depot, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £14.72
One full time HGV mechanic – 36 hours

Location of work: Earlswood Depot
Hours: 36 hours per week

About the Role
Our friendly, hardworking and experienced Transport Team are looking to recruit a flexible and well organised HGV Mechanic to carry out repairs and maintenance to our fleet of vehicles and grounds maintenance equipment in their busy workshop near Redhill. The ability of the Council to provide the essential services expected by local residents is reliant on having good vehicle availability maintained to a very high standard.

Working with our workshop team and managers in a physically demanding role, you’ll ensure DVSA standards and maximum vehicle availability. With a good all-round knowledge of planned and unplanned maintenance, you’ll keep our plant vehicles and related equipment in top shape.
Responsibilities of the role:

• To carry out repair and maintenance services to the council’s fleet of vehicles, plant and associated equipment, including our Grounds Maintenance equipment.

• To ensure that all maintenance and repair work is carried out to a high standard and that vehicles comply with DVSA standards and in accordance with the terms of the Councils Operators Licence at all times.

• To carry out necessary diagnostic work and specialist repairs where possible.

• To attend roadside breakdowns and recover vehicles if repairs are not possible.

• To ensure that maximum vehicle availability is always maintained.

• To ensure that all relevant administration work is completed in a timely manner.

About the Person
• You should have a good all-round knowledge of Planned/Unplanned maintenance procedures relating to both heavy and light goods vehicles (Preferably Refuse Collection Vehicles).
• Be able to cope in a physically demanding role
• Ability to work within specified time frames and deadlines.
• Experience of maintenance and repair of Ground Maintenance equipment
• Understand the importance of good customer service.
• Have good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.

Essential Qualifications
• City & Guilds Vehicle Mechanic Qualification or equivalent qualification and experience in discipline
• HGV Driving Licence (Cat C)
• Basic standard in English & Maths