Hgv Mechanic

At GCU UK Ltd, we're dedicated to providing essential services to communities across the UK. With a focus on reliability, sustainability, and innovation, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the environment. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and safety, ensuring our fleet of vehicles operates at optimal performance levels.

With growth in our fleet numbers, we are looking for an additional HGV Mechanic/Fitter to join our team in Beauly. Reporting to the Depot Manager, the Fitter will be responsible for the maintenance, inspection, repair and testing of the Company's fleet of HGVs.

Key Responsibilities:

- To maintain, inspect, repair and test GCU's plant and equipment and have working knowledge of fault diagnosis
- Carry out periodic safety inspections to all HGV vehicles to DVSA inspection manual standards
- Carry out fault diagnosis on complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Prepare and present vehicles for 6 weekly inspections and annual MOT inspections
- To attend broken down or accident damaged vehicles and effect permanent or running repairs as required
- To ensure that all relevant legislation and Health and Safety procedures are adhered to

Skills and experience required:

- Time served (City and Guilds) or equivalent, ideally with a **IRTEC** Commercial Inspection Qualification
- Ideally possess an HGV licence category C minimum
- Previous experience working in a relevant Fitter / Technician role.
- Knowledge of workshop health and safety practises is expected from applicants.
- Be able to work with minimum amount of supervision, effectively manage time and meet deadlines.
- Have a good standard of verbal & written communication and can use computer systems to ensure compliance record keeping is maintained.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary
- Benefits package, including buy more holidays, discounts at shops & restaurants, and employee assistance program.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Dynamic and supportive work environment