Plant Fitter / HGV Technician (Permanent)

14 September by Thorn Baker Group : Thorn Baker Industrial : CH-IND

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -East Midlands -Derbyshire
Salary:
£43,036.20 - £43,036.20/annum

Vehicle Maintenance Fitter / HGV Technician

📍 Darley Dale | 💷 £43,036.20 per year | 🕐 Monday-Friday, 07:30-16:00 | Permanent

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Fitter, HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Mechanic or Plant Fitter to join a busy heavy industrial recycling and manufacturing business in Darley Dale.

This is a permanent days-based role maintaining and repairing a varied fleet of commercial vehicles, trailers, mobile plant and associated equipment.

Duties include:

  • Routine servicing, preventative maintenance and safety inspections
  • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and braking faults
  • Repairs and component replacement across engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, braking systems and hydraulics
  • Preparing vehicles and plant for MOT, plating and statutory inspections
  • Investigating and rectifying driver-reported defects and breakdowns
  • Attending on-site and off-site breakdowns where required
  • Fabrication, welding, cutting, grinding and minor repairs where competent
  • Accurate completion of maintenance records and job cards
  • Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop

You'll need:

  • Experience maintaining commercial vehicles, HGVs, trailers, mobile plant or industrial vehicles
  • Strong fault-finding and mechanical diagnostic skills
  • Good knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and braking systems
  • Recognised Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle, Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering or similar is desirable
  • Full UK Driving Licence desirable

What's on offer?

  • £43,036.20 annual salary
  • Permanent Monday-Friday days
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Annual salary reviews
  • Production, H&S and Blood Lead bonus schemes
  • Annual production bonus of up to 10% of salary
  • 10% employer pension contribution after 6 months
  • Free life insurance after 6 months
  • Free parking and subsidised canteen
  • PPE/workwear supplied and laundered
  • Gym membership, physiotherapy, health checks and other employee benefits

Click Apply Now for a call back to discuss the role!

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