Job Description:

Kinaxia Colchester are looking to recruit a HGV Mechanic to join their team at their site in Colchester. The role of the Commercial Vehicle Fitter will be to assist the Workshop Manager / Foreman / Supervisor in ensuring that all vehicles, equipment and assets are serviced and maintained in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner.

• Monday – Friday
• 45 hours per week
• 45k per annum
• Additional benefits:
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Onsite Parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years’ service)
• Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About the job:

• Complete all defect repairs, fault diagnosis and maintenance requirements, as is necessary, to ensure all vehicles, trailers & equipment are kept in a safe working condition;
• Assist your colleagues when necessary to maintain an efficient service;
• Complete all paper work clearly, accurately & in a timely fashion. This will include Job Cards (work description, parts & times), various types of inspection forms (vehicles, trailers and equipment) and any other paper work that is deemed necessary by management;
• Prepare, present and accompany vehicles and trailers for annual MOT inspection to ensure they pass;
• Carry out periodic safety inspections on all vehicles & trailers to ensure they meet DVSA inspection standards;
• Always adhere to all workplace health and safety standards (including the wearing of appropriate PPE) and ensure compliance with any regulatory body regulations and standards, including the maintenance of equipment, tools and the workplace;
• Ensure all areas of the workshop and equipment are maintained in a safe operating condition and any defects are reported through the appropriate process to provide a clean and safe working environment.

Your knowledge and experience:

• A mechanical qualification is essential
• Transport industry is desirable
• Continued up to date knowledge of vehicle maintenance rules and regulations
• Continued up to date knowledge of latest techniques, technology and vehicle models
• The ability to implement technological knowledge into practice
• Organisational and Time Management
• Dedication and reliability
• Experience of maintaining HGV vehicles
• Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Company values. These are embedded in all roles and applicants must evidence these values as part of the application process.
• Safe
• Talented
• Attentive
• Reliable