Hgv Mechanic

**PERMANENT POSITION**

Our client in Coatbridge is currently looking for an HGV Mechanic to join their team.

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, your role will be to keep the Companies vehicle fleet operational.

The role is full time **BACKSHIFT, 3PM - 11PM, Monday to Friday.**

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicles for annual testing including delivery to testing stations
- Carry out scheduled servicing and breakdown repairs as directed to both chassis, cabs and auxiliary equipment
- Carry out inspections prior to servicing and routine safety inspections to vehicles, auxiliary equipment and plant including the completion of supporting paperwork
- Complete any required paperwork detailing the work carried out on vehicles, auxiliary equipment and plant
- Steam clean vehicle parts or units as required before repair
- Attend breakdowns to assess the remedial action necessary including the carrying out of appropriate repairs on site
- Driving of Departmental vehicles
- Collect vehicle spares and workshop equipment from outside suppliers
- Keep your individual workstation clean and tidy and assist other workshop staff to maintain the communal area of the workshop
- The employee will carry out the duties specified above and such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time.
- It will be necessary for you to be trained in, and use, new technology as it is introduced into the companies activities.
- Key Requirements
- Full driving license with category C
- SVQ motor vehicle technology parts 1, 2 & 3
- SVQ technicians part 2
- Time served apprenticeship
- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Previous experience of working on Tipper, Mixer and block vehicles and associated equipment
- Willingness to learn new skills
- An ability to work as part of a team
- Responsible attitude towards the general upkeep of workshop and equipment
- An ability to work to deadlines
- Commitment to safe working practices
- Considerable flexibility in working arrangements
Salary**:£14 p/hr for the first 8 hours**

**£21 p/hr after 8 hours**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday