• Maintenance and repair of all vehicle types.
• Plant maintenance and repair of any site equipment of a type that, by its nature and design falls into the capabilities of a vehicle mechanic.
• Conduct routine inspections, including part and machinery repair cost analysis highlighting the need to repair or replace
• Pre-MOT inspections as necessary.
• Vehicle roadworthiness inspections.
• Produce vehicle defect diagnosis reports and communicate findings with the Service Manager/Operation Director.
• Monitoring the general wear and tear of vehicles and their parts whilst recording any abnormalities and reporting to the Lead mechanic/ Operations Director.
• Carrying out any general repairs, major overhauls or replacements of vehicle engines and gearboxes as required.
• Attend vehicle breakdowns and conduct roadside repairs as necessary.
• Carrying out automotive electrical work.
• Carrying out gas and electrical welding as necessary.
• Liaise with the Mechanic Supervisor/Operations Director and determine the specification of work to be undertaken whilst consulting with Service Manager to agreed KPIs and costings.
• Liaise with lead mechanic /Operations Director in relation to the ordering of parts, equipment etc. as required with suppliers.
• Responsible vehicle/maintenance site security as appropriate.
• Adhering to all relevant Health and safety legislation.
  To complete all documentation including worksheets, certificates, receipts applying signatures as appropriate and in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• To undertake statutory training as and when required.

• Fully qualified to City & Guilds level 3, BTEC or NVQ in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• You must have worked in a workshop environment within the last two years conducting a similar role that displays your ability to be part of a team.
• You must have practical knowledge of modern diagnostic equipment/techniques.
• You must be computer-literate.
• You will have a full, valid driving licence
• HGV licence preferable, not essential
• You must have the ability to work in a busy and high-pressure environment.
• You will display a high level of enthusiasm and self-motivation, and will always have a can-do attitude.

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