Job Description:
HGV Mechanic / VMU Technician - Dartford - Full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Salary: £33,000 – £37,000 per annum, the working hours are Monday to Friday (10.30am – 7.00pm).
Who are we?
Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious and independently owned logistics business. We operate across three divisions - Europa Road, Europa Air & Sea, and Europa Warehouse – and our continued success has earned us a place in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three consecutive years.
With 15 sales offices across the UK and Ireland, plus a strong and expanding international footprint in Europe, and countries such as, Hong Kong, China, India, and Dubai, we’re investing heavily in our people, our infrastructure, and our future.
If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking organisation where your contribution genuinely makes an impact, Europa is a place where you can grow and thrive.
The role of HGV Mechanic / VMU Technician - The purpose of this role is to work within the on-site Vehicle Maintenance Unit doing first fixing to our Truck and Trailer Fleet. We are looking for a HGV / VMU Operative who can work as part of a fast paced and good-humoured team yet be able to work on your own initiative where required.
The job requires flexibility and the entire team must adhere to on-site H&S Compliance with regards to housekeeping controls.
What can we offer in return?
- Competitive salary of £33,000 – £37,000 dependent on experience
- Convenient Onsite Amenities: Free car parking and an onsite canteen for your convenience.
- Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave.
- Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
- Benefits portal: where you access a wide range of exclusive discounts, company benefits, wellbeing resources and much more.
- Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness.
- Referral Rewards: Generous referral bonus when you refer a friend to work with us.
- Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance.
- Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards.
What you will be doing:
- Proficient in fault finding on Trailers & first Fixing on Trucks (Curtain repairs, Lights/Lenses, Mirror and step replacements etc).
- Proficient and competent on PMI’s on trailers.
- Deal with live issues when drivers present for immediate fix where appropriate.
- Be equally responsible for all Health and Safety aspects within the VMU and surrounding areas.
- Adhere to and promote the Company’s policies on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Data Protection Legislation to deliver House Keeping standards to ensure the whole working area is safe and clear of obstructions that can cause injury or harm.
- Comple Weekly/Monthly checks to VMU as required, and completion of necessary paperwork to provide due diligence and audit trials.
- Perform daily PMI’s on rolling stock & ensure low level issues are dealt with to reduce impact on the fleet.
- Be conversant in use of hand tools and power tools.
- Advise VMU Team Leader on stock requirements in a timely manner.
- Undertake any other duties as requested by their line team leader & Manager, commensurate with the role.
- You will be expected to show flexibility in working arrangements, including working hours, to ensure that Europa delivers the required level of service.
Our Ideal Person:
- Full UK driving licence is required for this position.
- Experienced & proficient in first fix on trucks and trailers.
- Must be experienced & proficient in PMI’s on truck & trailers.
- Knowledge of requirements for Trailer Preventative Maintenance Inspections.
- Understand Trailer & truck legal compliance regulations.
- Great communication skills both written and verbal.
- Level of success in issue resolution.
- Use of internal systems in the correct & compliant manner.
- Able to communicate both verbal and written in accordance with systems in place.
- High level of on-time fix completion.
Europa Worldwide Group do not accept agency CV submissions unless specifically requested/ engaged with the role by the Internal Talent Team. Please do not submit speculative CV’S to our Talent Team, Colleagues, Hiring Managers, or any branches/locations directly. Europa will not be responsible for any fees related to CV’s received in this unsolicited manner.
Please note - if you submit your CV, you are giving Europa Worldwide Group Ltd, and its subsidiaries consent to hold your personal data. All applications will be dealt with according to General Data Protection Regulations. Europa Worldwide Group are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please note that an offer of employment is subject to the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Pay: £33,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Vehicle Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
- Truck & Trailer fleet maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK driving licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
