At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles, ensuring high standards of workmanship.
- Company: Join Countrystyle, a family-run business focused on resource management and customer service.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, life insurance, wellness programmes, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in vehicle maintenance while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in workshop settings, HGV Class 2 licence, and NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 22.15 - 22.15 £ per hour.
Location: Ridham Dock Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SR
Salary: £22.15 per Hour
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Working Hours: 50 hours per week
About Us: Countrystyle is a member of the family-owned Heathcote Holdings Group of resource management companies and as a family run business our people and customers are at the heart of our growth and drive for passion for solution focused service.
About the role: To achieve and persistently maintain high standards of workmanship and competence in performing tasks associated with preventative maintenance checks and general maintenance, whilst also maintaining high standards of internal and external communications and relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Complete daily vehicle checks and fill out the Vehicle Defect sheet at the start.
- Carry out inspections, diagnosing any faults and defects on fleet vehicles, trailers, related equipment and components. This includes testing, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, and re-assembling as required.
- Participate in supporting operatives and employees in preventative maintenance checks, services and general maintenance/repairs of fleet vehicles, trailers, related equipment and components.
- Perform road tests.
- Perform emergency call out repairs as required.
- Competently operate electronic testing equipment and other hand tools.
- Maintain repair and service records on each vehicle.
- Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, as required, and in line with Countrystyle's policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all work done by the team is carried in line with the safe systems of work and that appropriate PPE and safety equipment is used at all times.
- Comply with all Health, Safety, HR and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Staff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work.
- Staff must co-operate, report unsafe conditions and comply with the company management systems and safe systems of work as well as co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.
About you:
Essential:
- Good Communication.
- Time and Priority Management.
- Problem Solving.
- Good attention to detail.
- A positive and respectful attitude to others.
- Ability to work alone or in a team.
- Experience working in a Workshop environment.
- Experience working in a similar role with HGVs.
- HGV Class 2 Driving Licence/CPC.
- NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
Desirable:
- Ability to plan own work.
- Experience in the Waste Industry.
- Experience working with DAF trucks.
Benefits:
- Life Insurance with access to GP24.
- Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme.
- Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Company Events.
- GymFlex salary sacrifice.
Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.
Locations
Workshop Fitter in Kent, Maidstone employer: Countrystyle Recycling
At Countrystyle, located in Sittingbourne, Kent, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned business that places our employees and customers at the forefront of our operations. We offer a supportive work culture with a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, including benefits such as life insurance, access to GP services, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Our commitment to professional growth and a collaborative environment makes us an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career as a Workshop Fitter.
