HGV Mechanic

Current Position
Written By Josh Eades

Willmotts Transport is one of the largest independent warehousing and distribution companies in the Southwest and due to continued success, growth and expansion of our fleet, we are now looking to recruit Level 3 Qualified Mechanic 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

  • 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:

  • Modern facilities/heated workshop

  • Free full DCPC training during your employment

  • Uniform & full PPE provided

  • Overtime available at x1.5

  • 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*

  • Performance Bonus

  • Salary Exchange Pension

Additional Details:

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

  • Workplace Pension

  • Own Transport essential due to location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £40,500.00 per year

Additional pay:

  • Bonus scheme

  • Performance bonus

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking

  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • Night shift

  • Overtime

  • Weekend availability

Josh Eades
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