HGV, Plant and Vehicle Mechanic

Job Opportunity: HGV, Plant and Vehicle Mechanic

T&N Gilmartin Contractors Ltd offer an exciting opportunity to join our long-established Cupar based company as an HGV, Plant and Vehicle Mechanic.

Job Purpose:

To maintain and repair to the required professional standards, all T&N Gilmartin Contractors Ltd vehicles, items of plant and machinery, ensuring that legal compliance is the minimum standard achieved. To participate in maximising workshop efficiency and productivity.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure safe working practices are adhered to, in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and the T&N Gilmartin Contactors Ltd Health & Safety policy.

2. Thoroughly examine and inspect the condition, roadworthiness and safety of any vehicle or equipment, applying correct inspection techniques, reporting the findings and making recommendations to the Workshop Supervisor or Manager.

3. Service, maintain, adjust or repair vehicles, plant and equipment utilising the necessary tools, equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient manner within the job times required.

4. Ensure that vehicle maintenance documentation is fully completed and accurate in line with DVSA requirements.

_5. Apply in a logical and progressive manner the appropriate diagnostic techniques to determine the cause or causes of defects in vehicles, plant, components and systems. _

6. Make any recommendations for improvements or modifications required to improve safety or reliability from inspections.

7. Recover broken down or immobilised vehicles, plant and equipment utilising safe and proper techniques to minimise the risk of additional damage without causing danger to the public.

8. Manufacture/fabricate simple component parts to the required standards of accuracy and performance, using appropriate materials, tools and/or machinery.

9. Liaise and co-operate fully with other Mechanics, Workshop Supervisor and Manager.

Person Requirements:

You will have served a recognised and relevant apprenticeship and hold a relevant City & Guilds 381, parts 1, 2 & 3 or equivalent SVQ qualification.

A current driver’s licence (cat B, B1 minimum) Cat C & C1 desirable, but not essential.

_Strong knowledge of automotive systems and components. _

Able to work as a part of a team or on own initiative.

Good communication skills.

Self-motivated and enthusiastic.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Honest, reliable and punctual.

Benefits:

Full time position.

Monday to Friday (07.00- 1630) with overtime opportunities.

Salary; Negotiable depending on experience.

Company vehicle.

Company pension.

Job security - long established company.

Excellent modern workshop facilities.

Required Training course provided.

_Career growth opportunities. _

Contact

_Interested parties, please send CV to

Or call to request an application form.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,100.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• On-site parking
  
  Experience:
  
• post apprenticeship: 1 year (required)
  
  Licence/Certification:
  
• Driving Licence (required)
  
  Work Location: In person