Vehicle Mechanic

Role: Vehicle Mechanic

Location: Redditch

Salary: Up to 40,000 depending on experience

We are currently recruiting for an experienced heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join a busy operation in Redditch.

This is a hands-on role responsible for keeping a specialist heavy haulage fleet safe, roadworthy and fully operational. You'll carry out planned maintenance, inspections, fault finding and repairs across a range of HGVs, tractor units, trailers and associated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, servicing and inspections on HGVs, tractor units, trailers and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across the fleet.
• Complete repairs and modifications identified through vehicle defect reports.
• Carry out inspections and ensure vehicles remain safe, compliant and roadworthy.
• Work to manufacturer guidelines and planned maintenance schedules.
• Attend breakdowns and carry out repairs at operational sites when required.
• Identify and report major faults, defects, malfunctions, accidents and incidents.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records.
• Ensure the workshop and working areas are kept clean, safe and organised.
• Follow company procedures, risk assessments and Health & Safety requirements.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience maintaining, servicing and repairing HGVs, heavy vehicles, trailers, plant or similar equipment.
• City & Guilds Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, or an equivalent qualification.
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or a related discipline.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• An HGV licence would be advantageous.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A flexible approach to attending breakdowns and carrying out site-based repairs when required.

What's on Offer

• 40-hour working week
• Regular overtime opportunities
• 33 days' holiday including Bank Holidays
• 5% pension contribution
• Varied work across specialist HGVs, tractor units, trailers and associated equipment.
• Hands-on role within an experienced and supportive workshop team.
• Opportunity to develop your skills within a technically demanding heavy transport operation.

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