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Job description
Job Title: HGV Fitter
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary: Competitive/hourly rate is £18-£20 depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent/ Full time
Shifts Available: day or night shifts available
About Us:
Our client is a dynamic, privately owned resource management and waste recycling business, Operating the largest independent fleet of modern waste management vehicles in Kent, London and the Southeast. Now we are looking for an HGV Fitter to join the team of HGV Fitters at the workshop in Sittingbourne.
About the role:
To achieve and persistently maintain high standards of workmanship and competence in performing tasks associated with preventative maintenance checks and general maintenance, whilst also maintaining high standards of internal and external communications and relationships.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Carry out inspections, diagnosing any faults and defects on fleet vehicles, trailers, related equipment and components. This includes testing, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, and reassembling as required.
* Participate in supporting operatives and employees in preventative maintenance checks, services, and general maintenance/repairs of fleet vehicles, trailers, and related equipment and components.
* Perform road tests.
* Perform emergency call-out repairs as required (day shift only)
* Competently operate electronic testing equipment and other hand tools.
* Maintain repair and service records on each vehicle.
* Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, as required, and in line with Our client’s policies and procedures.
* Ensure that all work done by the team is carried in line with the safe systems of work and that appropriate PPE and safety equipment is always used.
* Comply with all Health, Safety, HR and Environmental policies and procedures.
About you:
Good Communication Skills:
* Good Communication
* Time and Priority Management
* Problem Solving
Experience:
(Essential)
* Experience working in a Workshop environment.
* Experience working in a similar role with HGVs.
(Desirable)
* Experience in the Waste Industry.
* Experience working with DAF trucks.
Qualifications:
* HGV Class 1 Driving Licence/CPC
* NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Competencies:
* Good attention to detail
* Ability to work alone or in a team
Benefits:
* Life Insurance with access to GP24
* Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
* Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
* Cycle to work scheme
* Company Event
* GymFlex salary sacrifice
INDPER
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £18.00-£20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Experience:
* Mechanic: 3 years (required)
Reference ID: JBSIT
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