HGV Mobile Fitter/ Technician

at  Owens Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

To maintain, inspect and repair Owens Group Vehicles/Trailers and equipment to prescribed standards in accordance with the Department for Transport, Manufacturer and Owens Group Operator Licence.
Location: Bridgend. Van Provided
Holidays: 28 days which includes the 8 statutory bank holidays

SPECIFIC KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To maintain, inspect and repair all Owens Group Vehicles/Trailers and equipment
• To attend Breakdowns on company vehicles/trailers and complete temporary/permanent repairs as required
• Prepare HGV vehicles/trailers for annual MOT inspections
• Carry out periodic safety inspections to all HGV vehicles/trailers to VOSA standards
• Carry out fault diagnosis on complex, hydraulic and electrical systems
• To carry out welding, fabrication and body repairs as required
• To prepare and decommission vehicles/trailers. Fitting and removing a range of ancillary equipment, accessories and livery.
• To complete all associated paperwork, to ensure all statistics and legal information are produced.
• To ensure all relevant Health & Safety procedures are adhered to.
• To maintain all work areas in a safe and clean condition
• To attend training courses as required to ensure skills are updated
• Out of hours call outs
• Carry out any other duties as required by the business.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS/ JOB TRAINING

• Apprentice trainer and qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in heavy vehicle mechanics, maintenance and report or equivalent.
• A clean driving licence is essential with a HGV Category C+E entitlement being advantageous but not essential

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of Maintenance equipment
• Knowledge of workshop health & safety procedures
• Knowledge of hydraulics & 12/24v electrical systems
• Be able to carry out work with the minimum of supervision.
• Effectively manage time and meet deadlines
• Good standard of written and verbal communication

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Ability to diagnose/repair mechanical breakdowns
• Trained in IOSH working safely

Please refer the Job description for details