HGV Mechanic / Technician Full Time NEW

*Hours:* 47.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

*About Us*

Covers are a privately owned Timber and Builders Merchants, operating from eighteen sites. Our success has been built on courteous and personal service, and we’re deeply committed to building partnerships with our clients. We’re determined to be the customer’s preferred supplier of timber and building materials and we’re always looking for ambitious, capable people who can keep us out in front. That’s why we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and satisfied, where teamwork really counts and where the workplace feels like a community.

*Duties & Responsibilities:*

The overall purpose of this role is to maintain/repair the company’s LGV & HGV vehicles. Also to provide some repair services for cars, fork truck and crane machines where possible. Reporting directly to the Workshop Manager, working in a tight knit team where good communications skills and positivity are essential to strive for excellence within the department. Key job areas are general maintenance and servicing, MOT preparation, body repairs and basic fault finding.

* Carry out pre- MOT inspections and repairs as required to meet required standards
* To carry out PMI’s , servicing and to diagnose & repair a fleet of mixed vehicles to a high standard in a safe efficient manner in accordance with regulations – remove Undertake standard vehicle/equipment inspections, services and repairs
* Maintain good housekeeping within the department
* Working independently attending site breakdowns and ensuring all repairs are controlled and rectified efficiently
* Ensure all correct paperwork is completed and accurate records maintained
* Ensuring work load is prioritised and deadlines met
* Comply with Health and Safety policy and guidance documents
* Adopt safe methods of working

*Key Skills and Qualifications HGV Mechanic*

* Experienced fitter with chassis and MOT preparation experience
* Previous experience of working on HGV’s together with basic welding, hydraulic and auto electrical skills are desirable but not essential
* Knowledge of vehicle inspection standards and scheduled maintenance requirements
* Able to work well and safely as part of a team
* Able to demonstrate initiative and work unsupervised
* Able to work to tight deadlines, paying close attention to detail
* HGV Licence preferred (Cat C & C+E)
* Basic level of numeracy and literacy in order to complete work documentation

Hours of work for this role are Monday to Friday from 07:00am to 5:00pm with 30 minute break for lunch.

*Some of our additional benefits include:*

* Opportunity to join Company Pension Scheme
* Death in Service Benefit
* Staff Discount Scheme
* Company Bonus Scheme
* Access to Covers Advantage – Money saving platform with Large Retailers
* 24 Days holiday plus bank holidays plus Long Service Days
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Staff Events

To apply please email your cv or alternatively you can visit our website https://www.coverscareers.co.uk/

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:
* HGV Mechanic: 1 year (preferred)
* Class 2: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person