Hgv/Farm Machinery Mechanic

R.S. Cockerill (York) Ltd
Middlesbrough
5 days ago
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R S Cockerill are a family business based at Dunnington, near York supplying fresh, quality packed potatoes to the discount retailers and foodservice sector, as well as supplying the major crisp manufacturers with processing potatoes, helping to make some of the nations most recognisable snacks. We operate throughout the potato supply chain from delivering seed potatoes to farms, right through to distributing the finished product to our customers.

All of this activity is supported by our own transport operation, served by our HGV/Farm workshop at Barmby Moor, near Pocklington. We operate 14 HGV units to support 90 trailers ranging from flats to root crop bulkers, curtainsiders and insulated vans. As well as an extensive farm machinery inventory. We have a regular programme of reinvestment, backed up by a robust preventative maintenance programme.

Our well-equipped workshop has 3 x articulated vehicle bays, recently extended with the addition of a 19m pit. To cover our external site operations, theres a well-equipped Mercedes Service Van, including a Scrutineer inspection system.

We take great pride in the quality of our equipment. If you like a bit of diversity, working on a wide variation of machinery in a clean and tidy environment, then please read on:

Job role:

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will be required to:

Carry out all maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with Operator O licence requirements.

Service and repairs of vehicles to a high standard, from company cars, HGVs through to farm machinery.

Prepare vehicles for annual MOT inspections and periodic internal inspections.

Diagnose faults and make necessary repairs in a timely and professional manner.

Maintain vehicle check and inspection records via computerized system R2C.

Attend machinery and vehicle breakdowns as required.

General workshop duties as instructed by the Workshop Manager.

Follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Job requirements:

Candidates will be expected to possess:

Either relevant HGV/Land Based technician qualifications, (NVQ level 2 or equivalent) and/or significant workshop experience.

Full UK driving licence. Access to own transport due to location.

An HGV C+E licence (Class 1) is preferred, but not essential.

Be experienced in welding and fabrication.

Good level of communication skills, with the ability to understand and share verbal instruction in English.

Be able to work as part of a team, and take instruction.

Possess good literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills.

Willingness to work variable hours and be flexible to the needs of the business.

Show full co-operation and awareness of company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Be motivated, having a positive and enthusiastic can do attitude.

We can offer excellent earnings potential, including pension and life assurance, for the right candidate.

No agencies please.

Job Type: Full-time

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