Vehicle Mechanic

We have a rare opportunity for a self motivated individual to join the Engineering Team as a fully skilled Vehicle Maintenance Technician based at our Vehicle Maintenance Unit in Basildon. This role operates on a two week rolling shift pattern. Week One; 6.00am - 2.30pm Week Two; 2.00pm - 10.30pm.

Responsibilities

As a fully skilled Vehicle Maintenance Technician you will work as part of a team in a busy environment and be responsible for ensuring that no vehicle leaves the workshop in an unroadworthy condition, this will be achieved through:

• The diagnosis and repair of vehicles to minimum Dept of Transport standards and in line with the Company preventative maintenance programme
• Complete relevant documents for all work undertaken including reporting to the Line Manager Road testing of vehicles (where qualified to do so)
• Taking or accompanying vehicles for Dept of Transport test as required (where qualified to do so)
• Ensuring the correct and effective safe use of all tools, plant and ancillary equipment
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards Carrying out any other duty deemed reasonable by Management

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in prioritising a busy workload within a similar environment and due to legislative requirements needs to have a high attention to detail.

To be considered for this position you will have:

• Full Cat C Licence, C&E preferred but not essential
• Previous experience within a similar role
• City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or equivalent in commercial vehicle repairs