HGV Mechanic

Service Care Solutions has an exciting opportunity for experienced HGV Mechanic to work for a local authority in Bedford.
Job Purpose:
Carry out maintenance and repairs on heavy goods vehicles, light commercial vehicles and various items of plant and equipment. Ensure vehicles are maintained to HGV Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and comply with Construction & Use regulations, PUWER regulations etc.
Main duties:

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on various items of specialist and auxiliary equipment.
• Inspect, maintain and repair vehicles to meet legal requirements and standards laid down by the Department of Transport, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and Goods Vehicle Operator Licence Regulations.
• Undertake fault diagnosis and repairs on vehicles, plant and equipment including electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Interpret technical service data, manufacturers manuals and complex electrical drawings and diagrams.
• Complete all relevant documentation in line with legal requirements and Council policies and procedures.
• Identify the need and specify replacement parts and administer the issue of parts from stock or via external suppliers

Requirements:

• Must hold a City and Guilds Mechanical Engineering Qualification.
• Must have a C licence and willing to work to D1 & C1 & C+E
• Must be a qualified engineer, with knowledge and experience of mechanical and hydraulic systems with experience in HGV MOT preparation.
• Be able to complete technical documentation
• Order supplies etc.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call on (phone number removed) or send an email to (url removed)