Job description

Vehicle Maintenance Fitter / HGV Technician

Darley Dale | £43,036.20 per year | Monday-Friday, 07:30-16:00 | Permanent

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Fitter, HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Mechanic or Plant Fitter to join a busy heavy industrial recycling and manufacturing business in Darley Dale.

This is a permanent days-based role maintaining and repairing a varied fleet of commercial vehicles, trailers, mobile plant and associated equipment.

Duties include:

Routine servicing, preventative maintenance and safety inspections
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and braking faults
Repairs and component replacement across engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, braking systems and hydraulics
Preparing vehicles and plant for MOT, plating and statutory inspections
Investigating and rectifying driver-reported defects and breakdowns
Attending on-site and off-site breakdowns where required
Fabrication, welding, cutting, grinding and minor repairs where competent
Accurate completion of maintenance records and job cards
Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop

You'll need:

Experience maintaining commercial vehicles, HGVs, trailers, mobile plant or industrial vehicles
Strong fault-finding and mechanical diagnostic skills
Good knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and braking systems
Recognised Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle, Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering or similar is desirable
Full UK Driving Licence desirable