Vehicle Mechanic

Recruiter
TNT
Location
Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary
Up to £30,000
Posted
08 Feb 2018
Closes
08 Mar 2018
Ref
2017-7183
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Overview

We have a rare opportunity for a self motivated individual to join the Engineering Team as a fully skilled Mechanic based at our Vehicle Maintenance Unit in Swindon.

Monday to Thursday 20.00 - 04.30   (1/2 Hour Lunch) (8 hour day) and Friday 20.00 - 03.30   (1/2 Hour Lunch) (7 hour day)

Responsibilities

As a fully skilled Mechanic 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