Hgv Mechanic

**General description of role**

To carry out repair and maintenance services to the council’s fleet of vehicles, plant and associated equipment, including our Grounds Maintenance equipment.

To ensure that all maintenance and repair work is carried out to a high standard and that vehicles comply with DVSA standards and in accordance with the terms of the Councils Operators Licence at all times.

To ensure that maximum vehicle availability is maintained at all times.

To ensure that all relevant administration work is completed in a timely manner.

You will be working as part of an excellent team in a busy workshop near Redhill. The ability of the Council to provide the essential services expected by local residents is reliant on having good vehicle availability maintained to a very high standard.

We are also an MOT test station which carries out MOT testing on Private Hire and Hackney Carriage vehicles operating within the borough. We also take MOT bookings from the general public.

**Top ten duties / responsibilities of role**

Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to vehicles, plant and equipment as directed by the supervisor.

To maintain vehicles to the standard required by DVSA, so as to achieve maximum vehicle availability.

Carry out necessary diagnostic work and specialist repairs where possible.

Carry out MOT testing (Nominated testers only) and assist when necessary.

Attend roadside breakdowns and recover vehicles if repairs are not possible.

Ensure that all necessary information is recorded and passed onto the appropriate supervisor prior to the completion of each task or working day.

Ensure that work area is kept tidy.

Adhere to all relevant Health & Safety requirements relevant to your working environment.

You may, on occasions, be required to work overtime to ensure that sufficient vehicles are available to meet the needs of the end users.

Participate, as required in the Councils Performance Appraisal Scheme; observe the Councils Health & Safety policies and guidelines; participate in training identified to assist with personal development needs.

**Qualifications**

City & Guilds or equivalent mechanic qualification

Basic standard in English & maths

DVSA approved Nominated MOT Tester or prepared & eligible for immediate training

Good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements

HGV Driving Licence (Cat C)

**Experience and achievements**

Good all round knowledge of Planned/Unplanned maintenance procedures relating to both heavy and light goods vehicles (Preferably Refuse Collection Vehicles)

Able to cope in a physically demanding role

Ability to produce high quality work within specified time frames

Experience of maintenance & repair of Ground Maintenance equipment

Understand the importance of good customer service

RQ890012

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 8 months

**Salary**: From £13.60 per hour

**Experience**:

- HGV MECHANIC: 5 years (required)

Work Location: One location