Fleet Mechanic

Job Description

HGV Technician - Cardiff Region

The company has been in operation for over 85 years, a family-run and global company, indicating how well organized and successful they have been. They strive to deliver exceptional customer service to all their customers, both externally and internally (including additional training as and when required).

We are looking for qualified and time-served HGV Technicians who can demonstrate a thorough understanding of commercial vehicle mechanical dynamics. There is a 3 shift system in place operating from 04:30 - 18:00. There may also be an on-call rota and some Saturday overtime.

You will be carrying out inspections on a varied and diverse fleet, including heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), refrigerated vehicles, tail lifts, light commercials (vans), trailers, and various delivery products.

The type of work you can expect to be carrying out includes (but is not limited to):

1. Routine (and preventative) maintenance
2. MOT preparation
3. Scheduled servicing to DVSA standards
4. Gearbox and clutch repairs and maintenance
5. 6 (or 8) weekly inspections
6. Correction of running defects
7. Hydraulics and pneumatics
8. Improvement of vehicle standards
9. Electrical and wiring inspections and corrections

Ideally, you will be fully qualified (City & Guilds), NVQ or equivalent. Additional accreditations such as IRTEC or EV qualification would be desirable, as would a HGV Class 1 or Class 2 licence.

So what are you waiting for? Get in touch for further details and start that next journey in your career!

HGV, heavy goods vehicle, commercial vehicle, RCV, refuse collection vehicle, tipper, sweeper, gritter, mechanic, vehicle engineer, vehicle technician, fitter, workshop.

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