Hgv Mechanic

**Job Title: HGV Mechanic**

**Department: Garage**

**Reports to: Director**

**Approved by: Clive Mitchell**

**Approved Date**:
**SUMMARY**

**Attends to the day-to-day maintenance/emergency requirements of the fleet for Douglas F Mitchell Ltd along with any maintenance contracts or emergencies that may occur for customers.**

**TASKS**
- to observe, recognise and report on vehicle or component defects or symptoms of impending failure.
- inspecting & maintaining fleet of vehicles and trailers
- move vehicles around yard using shunter when required
- using forklift when required to move large parts or unload lorries if necessary
- to interpret and implement technical service instructions data, and to indent such information for replacement.
- to carry out roadside repairs using company vehicle to attend site and to recover defective or damaged vehicles within the terms of the law. Fully comply with Manufacturer’s protocol, policies, and safe working at roadside.
- to draw the Supervisor/Workshop Controllers attention to any faults notice in either the interests of the owner or other faults that could make the vehicle dangerous or illegal if taken out on a public highway.
- to protect all vehicles under repair against damage and to inspect each vehicle for damage and cleanliness upon completion of repair.
- to attend recognised courses of instruction as and when required and to assist in the training of apprentices upon assignment.
- to maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the working area and a presentable personal appearance whilst observing the Health & Safety and Environmental Policy at all times.
- to report any broken or faulty equipment to your Supervisor/Manager in line with our Health & Safety Policy.
- to always seek permission before fitting parts to customers vehicles that have not been previously authorised and to return parts for warranty and customer inspection at all times.
- to ensure all service and maintenance sheets, customer defect reports, manufacturer paperwork and electronic documentation, i.e. DAF, Volvo, sheets are fully completed and signed off.

This job description is intended as a general indication of the main responsibilities of the job and does not include detailed instructions on how tasks are undertaken. You may be required to carry out additional tasks within your capability as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and to meet the needs of the business.

**Salary**: £31,200.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Laurencekirk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Laurencekirk