HGV Mechanic

4 on 4 off 

About the Role

Reporting to the Workshop Foreman, the LGV Mechanic will carry out vehicle maintenance tasks ensuring legal compliance of the fleet, including planned and preventative work as well as unscheduled maintenance, ensuring that all maintenance works and repairs are documented on the company’s chosen software for vehicle maintenance records.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle faults to the company’s expected high standards as set out in the DVSA’s guide to maintaining roadworthiness
• Ensure that you document all works carried out on the company’s chosen software for vehicle maintenance records
• Ensure that vehicles and equipment are maintained in a timely manner with no undue delays
• Aim for a 100% MOT first time pass rate but not less than the 95% national average
• Attend vehicle breakdowns at the roadside or customer premisses to repair mechanic breakdowns, request further diagnosis in the workshop or communicate the need for recovery where required
• Maintain effective and constructive communication with other key colleagues daily
• To minimise downtime of vehicles and ensure vehicles are available for the Service Delivery Department at the earliest opportunity
• Obtain correct authorisation for any expenditure. Requests for parts requests are accurate so as not to slow down the repair time
• Correct PPE must be worn or used where required in the workshop. Reporting defective equipment immediately
• Assist the Workshop Foreman in carrying out scheduled equipment checks
• Ensure general housekeeping is carried out and the workshop is kept clean and tidy
• Communicate any issues that arise in the workshop to your shift Supervisor, Workshop Foreman or Vehicle Maintenance Manager
• To carry out any other tasks as instructed by Senior Management which are in keeping with the job role

Skills and Experience

• Experience in an LGV workshop
• IRTEC Inspection Technician (or can be provided in first 6 months of employment)
• Operator’s License Vehicle Maintenance Compliance
• Category C license
• Knowledge of transport operations and operator licensing requirements
• Knowledge of DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness and categorisation of defects
• Good understanding of current legislation and keeping up to date with any legislative changes
• IOSH Working Safely - desirable
• Knowledge of vehicle ADR regulations concerning the carriage of dangerous goods by road - desirable
• Experience in the waste industry - desirable
• Category CE license - desirable

Join us on the journey…..

Over the past 30 years, Beauparc has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success.

Beauparc is not just a company, it’s a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we’ve grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we’re committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business.

Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes. 

Take the first step today and join us on the journey……….