Salary: £20.00 - 21.46 per hour
Reference: JO0000054529
HGV / Plant Garage Mechanic - Leicester
Location: Leicester
Salary: £20.00 per hour, rising to £21.46 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 | Early or Late Shifts
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.
- Early or 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.
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