HGV Mechanic

Translift Freight, part of the Plasmor Group of Companies is looking to hire a HGV Technician to carry out servicing and defects of its fleet based in Knottingley.
Translift Freight operate a modern fleet of crane-off-load vehicles delivering goods to builders merchants and house builders throughout the UK, we also have tipper fleet delivering hundreds of thousands of tonnes of aggregates per annum into the Plasmor manufacturing plants around the country.

As a motivated and enthusiastic HGV Technician / HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic you will form an important part of the business, ensuing our vehicles and plant equipment are serviced, MOT and working to the manufactures specifications

This is an excellent opportunity for an HGV Technician / HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic to join a thriving workshop and be part of a forward-thinking company.

As a HGV Technician / HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic the role will involve:
Routine vehicle maintenance to VOSA standards
Preparation and presentation of vehicles and trailers for MOT inspection
Diagnosing of vehicles diagnostic equipment
Good housekeeping and H&S requirements
Ensure all paperwork is completed

HGV licence is an advantage.

To work 9 hour shifts, Monday to Friday (6am to 3pm and 3pm to midnight) + Saturday morning 6am to midday every 2nd weekend.

A degree of physical activity is intrinsic within this role, including manual handling of

large machinery parts/components and other equipment, negotiating

steps/ladders/vertical ladders, accessing and working within below ground

maintenance pits, accessing various areas road/rail vehicles/wagons, the use of

hand/pneumatic tools. There is also a requirement to wear items of personal

protective equipment, (PPE).

Competitive salary

27 days holiday

Free onsite parking

Free life insurance

Overtime rates for all extra hours worked

£20.18 per hour

All breaks paid

Overalls and all PPE Including boots provided

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £50,369.28 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work Location: In person