HGV Mechanic

Current Position
Written By Josh Eades

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 Level 3 Qualified 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.

  • 6 - 12 weekly trailer inspections.

  • General servicing and pre-planned 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 - Support to gain your Class 1 HGV licence (all costs covered)

  • Able to work as part of a team and alone

  • Capability to report correct information to colleagues

  • You will thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

  • £500 joining bonus after your first month, plus another £500 after passing probation (6 months continuous service)

  • Modern facilities/heated workshop

  • Uniform & full PPE provided

  • Overtime available at x1.5

  • 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.

  • Workplace Salary Exchange Pension

  • Occupational Accidental Death Cover

  • Performance bonus

Additional Details:

  • Hours of work Monday to Friday 40 hours p/week plus every other Saturday

  • Own Transport essential due to location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £40,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Referral programme

Josh Eades
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