Key accountabilities:

* Vehicle Maintenance: Carry out routine maintenance tasks, inspections, and repairs on heavy goods vehicles.

* Attending Breakdowns where necessary.

* Prep and present vehicles for annual test

* Manage your own workload ensuring maximum vehicle uptime.

* Diagnostic Procedures: Diagnose, identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues on vehicle and body systems.

* Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of repairs, services, and parts used in the maintenance database.

* Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines during all maintenance procedures.

Areas of responsibility

* Perform routine maintenance

* Electrical and engine troubleshooting and diagnostics

* Engine and transmission repairs

* Perform incidental welding operations and other mechanical repair work as required

* Perform inspections and test mechanical units

* Diagnose faults and malfunctions * Adjust, repair and/or replace parts and components of transport systems

* Provide training and advice to apprentices and co-workers as required

* Ability to use power and hand tools related to motor vehicle service and repair

* Be able to work shift work and extra hours as required to keep up with business demands

Experience and Skills:

* Qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic (HGV Mechanic)

* Minimum 3 years post apprenticeship experience in HGV maintenance and repair

* High degree of product and technical knowledge

* Strong diagnostics capabilities with good computer skills

* Must be organized & self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills

* Motivated team player with a strong sense of commitment to the team

* Ability to understand and carry out instructions via written, verbal, or diagram form

* Knowledge of waste collection vehicles preferred