HGV​/Plant Garage Mechanic

Position: HGV / Plant Garage Mechanic
HGV Technician - Leicester

Location:

Leicester
Salary: £21.46 per hour, rising to £23 per hour after successful completion of probation
Overtime: £31.50 per hour

Hours:

47.5 hours per week, 45 hours excluding lunch breaks
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday | Late Shifts finish time 20:00 - 21:00
On-Call: 1 week in 4

Looking for a Varied HGV & Plant Mechanic Role?
We're recruiting for an experienced HGV / Plant Mechanic to join a busy and varied engineering operation in Leicester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician, Plant Mechanic, Agricultural/Plant Engineer or Commercial Vehicle Technician who enjoys working across a broad range of vehicles, plant machinery and specialist equipment.

You'll work on everything from HGVs and trailers to JCB plant machinery, hooklift equipment, conveyors and compactors, making this a genuinely varied role where your mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills will be put to use every day.

The Role
As an HGV / Plant Mechanic, you will be responsible for:

· Carrying out 6-weekly vehicle and trailer inspections and servicing.

· Completing preventative maintenance and MOT preparation.

· Servicing and repairing HGV chassis and trailers.

· Working on DAF, Volvo and Renault commercial vehicles.

· Maintaining and repairing JCB telehandlers, loading shovels, 360 excavators and access platforms.

· Carrying out repairs and servicing on plant machinery, including mills, conveyors and compactors.

· Working on hooklift / RORO equipment and tanker and curtain-side trailers.

· Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment, including Jaltest.

· Repairing and replacing components including engines, transmissions, brakes, AdBlue systems, ABS components and electrical systems.

· Diagnosing and dealing with breakdowns by telephone, roadside and on customer sites.

· Participating in a 1 week in 4 on-call rota.

· Carrying out general repairs and maintenance on plant vehicles and machinery.

· Maintaining accurate inspection sheets, job sheets, parts records and time records.

· Communicating effectively regarding repairs, estimated completion times and parts requirements.

· Following all company Health & Safety procedures and working safely at all times.

About You
We're looking for an experienced and dependable HGV / Plant Mechanic with:

· 3+ years' practical experience in a relevant mechanical role.

· Experience working on multi-brand commercial vehicles.

· Knowledge and experience of hooklift / RORO equipment.

· IRTEC certification.

· Good knowledge of hydraulic systems.

· Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.

· Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship.

· A positive, reliable and professional approach.

· The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· A genuine desire to develop existing skills and learn new ones.

Desirable Experience

· 6+ years' practical experience.

· Broad multi-brand vehicle experience.

· Welding and fabrication experience.

· Knowledge of LOLER regulations relating to hooklift equipment.
What's on Offer?
·£20.00 per hour initially.
·£21.46 per hour after successful completion of probation.
·£31.50 per hour overtime rate.

· 47.5-hour working week / 45 hours excluding lunch breaks.

· Monday to Friday working.

· Late shifts available.

· 1 week in 4 on-call rota.

· Pension scheme.

· Free on-site parking.

· Uniform provided.

· Learning and development opportunities.

· Opportunity to broaden your experience across HGVs, plant and specialist equipment.

· Long-term career development.

Apply Today
If you're an experienced HGV Technician, Plant Mechanic, HGV Mechanic, Plant Engineer or Commercial Vehicle Technician looking for a varied role where you can work across HGVs, trailers, JCB plant, hydraulics and specialist equipment, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Apply today for a confidential discussion about the role