LB235 - Truck / Trailer Mechanic
Location: Takeley, Essex
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Truck / Trailer Mechanic on behalf of one of our clients.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Skills and Qualifications:
Benefits:
Location: Takeley, Essex
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Truck / Trailer Mechanic on behalf of one of our clients.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To perform vehicle maintenance or trouble shoot defects and carry out repairs as necessary.
- To perform servicing and MOT preparation.
- Carry out occasional breakdowns using company service vans.
- Strong experience that has both breadth and depth of knowledge of trucks, trailers, engines, gearboxes, axles, hydraulic systems, electrical diagnosis and be able to use diagnostic equipment.
- Produce details of job on a job card, service sheet and daily time log.
- Communicate with supervisory staff regularly to keep them updated on the progress of your job.
- Be aware and responsible for Health & Safety of yourself and other employees.
- Shift pattern: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm.
- With the nature of the work involved, sound training and support will be given.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Have both a good knowledge of heavy motor vehicles and, preferably, will hold at least a Level 3 City & Guilds qualification or equivalent.
- You will be part of a small but enthusiastic, friendly, and growing team of mechanics with a focus offering excellent customer service.
- The ideal candidate will be great at solving problems with good verbal and written communication and a genuine pride in the work you do.
- This person will need to have a high level of initiative and use their knowledge to solve problems that you have never seen before, and at times, working in environments that you have never been in before.
- Welding experience preferred but not essential.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- CE LGV Licence preferred but not essential.
- Experience of crane operations preferred but not essential.
Benefits:
- Overtime available.
- 28 days holiday a year.
- Company pension.
- Private medical and dental insurance after qualifying period.
- On-site parking.
- Discount off holidays and cinema tickets.
- Training and development throughout your career.