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Fleet Mechanic

Kautec Recruitment

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

17 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled HGV Technicians to join their team in Cardiff. With over 85 years of experience, this family-run company prides itself on exceptional customer service and offers a dynamic work environment. Technicians will perform a range of tasks including routine maintenance, MOT preparation, and inspections on heavy goods vehicles and light commercials. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ, and a passion for vehicle mechanics. Join a team that values training and development, and take the next step in your career with a supportive employer.

Qualifications

  • Qualified HGV Technicians with a strong mechanical background are essential.
  • Additional qualifications such as IRTEC or EV are desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on a diverse fleet of vehicles.
  • Perform gearbox, clutch repairs, and electrical inspections.

Skills

HGV Mechanical Knowledge
Electrical Inspections
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Routine Maintenance
MOT Preparation
Gearbox and Clutch Repairs

Education

City & Guilds Qualification
NVQ or Equivalent
HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Licence

Job description

HGV Technician - Cardiff region

The company has been in operation for over 85 years, a family-run and global company, which indicates 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, which could include 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):

  • Routine (and preventative) maintenance
  • MOT preparation
  • Scheduled servicing to DVSA standards
  • Gearbox and clutch repairs and maintenance
  • 6 (or 8) weekly inspections
  • Correction of running defects
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Improvement of vehicle standards
  • 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.

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