What are the responsibilities and job description for the HGV Mechanic position at Collard Group Ltd?
Join our team at Collard Group Ltd, a prominent waste management and demolition company in the South of England. We are looking for a skilled Mechanic to contribute to our operations and maintain our fleet of vehicles and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure vehicle repairs, inspections and servicing are carried out according to manufacturer's procedures and VOSA requirements in a safe and cost effective manner
- Assist in the fault diagnosis process
- Ensure vehicles are presented for MOT test and we maintain a 98% pass rate
- Ensure that the company time recording procedures are complied with and that job cards are completed accurately
- Have served a recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle or plant engineering
- Be confident with pneumatic breaking systems and electrical repairs
- Be able to inspect a vehicle to MOT standards
- Be able to plan and implement maintenance schedules
- Be able to adapt and take on new skills and approaches and participate in training and development
- Have good communication, organisation and team working skills
- Have a good understanding of health and safety
- Must be willing to travel between sites (Reading & Chilton)
- Have a full UK Driving Licence
- Competitive salary
- 45-hour workweek with overtime opportunities
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Life assurance (2 x Salary)
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Free full company branded personal protection equipment (PPE)
- Company Vehicle
- Free parking
- Supportive team environment with company social events
