Plant Fitter / HGV Technician

Vehicle Maintenance Fitter / HGV Technician

Darley Dale | £43,036.20 per year | Monday-Friday, 07:30-16:00 | Permanent

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Fitter, HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Mechanic or Plant Fitter to join a busy heavy industrial recycling and manufacturing business in Darley Dale.

This is a permanent days-based role maintaining and repairing a varied fleet of commercial vehicles, trailers, mobile plant and associated equipment.

Duties include:

Routine servicing, preventative maintenance and safety inspections

Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and braking faults

Repairs and component replacement across engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, braking systems and hydraulics

Preparing vehicles and plant for MOT, plating and statutory inspections

Investigating and rectifying driver-reported defects and breakdowns

Attending on-site and off-site breakdowns where required

Fabrication, welding, cutting, grinding and minor repairs where competent

Accurate completion of maintenance records and job cards

Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop

You'll need:

Experience maintaining commercial vehicles, HGVs, trailers, mobile plant or industrial vehicles

Strong fault-finding and mechanical diagnostic skills

Good knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and braking systems

Recognised Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle, Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering or similar is desirable

Full UK Driving Licence desirable

What's on offer?

£43,036.20 annual salary

Permanent Monday-Friday days

Overtime opportunities

Annual salary reviews

Production, H&S and Blood Lead bonus schemes

Annual production bonus of up to 10% of salary

10% employer pension contribution after 6 months

Free life insurance after 6 months

Free parking and subsidised canteen

PPE/workwear supplied and laundered

Gym membership, physiotherapy, health checks and other employee benefits

Click Apply Now for a call back to discuss the role!

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