Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic and become a vital part of maintaining and repairing a wide range of heavy-duty equipment and vehicles. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with robust machinery, including road marking vehicles and other heavy equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety. If you thrive in a hands-on environment, possess strong mechanical skills, and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, this position is perfect for you! We are committed to providing a paid, rewarding career where your expertise makes a real impact.
Duties
- Perform comprehensive inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on heavy vehicles and machinery.
- Use schematics, technical manuals, and electrical diagrams to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues accurately.
- Fabricate parts or components as needed using welding, soldering, hand tools, power tools, and fabrication techniques.
- Conduct welding and metal fabrication tasks to repair or modify equipment structures.
- Maintain detailed service records, repair logs, and inspection reports to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assist in assembly or disassembly of equipment during repairs or upgrades while adhering to safety protocols.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
Skills
- Strong mechanical knowledge with experience in heavy vehicle systems and equipment repair.
- Proficiency in fabrication techniques including welding and soldering for structural repairs.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical manuals, and electrical diagrams accurately.
- Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and other maintenance tools.
- Knowledge of assembly processes for heavy machinery parts or components.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose issues quickly and effectively.
Pay: £22.14 per hour
Work Location: In person
