Job Description
HGV & Plant Engineer
Location: Stevenage
Salary: £60,000+ per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 7:00am – 4:30pm
Overtime: Available
About the Role
Our client is currently recruiting for an experienced HGV & Plant Engineer to join their team based in Stevenage.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with a strong background in HGV maintenance, plant equipment and mechanical repairs. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, repairing and testing a range of HGV vehicles, plant and associated equipment.
The role will involve a combination of workshop-based maintenance and attending breakdowns or accident-damaged vehicles when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, inspect, repair and test the company's HGV vehicles, plant and associated equipment.
- Prepare, present and accompany HGV vehicles, where required, for annual MOT inspections.
- Carry out periodic safety inspections on HGV vehicles in line with relevant VOSA inspection standards.
- Diagnose and repair complex hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
- Carry out welding, fabrication and body repairs as required.
- Attend vehicle breakdowns and accident-damaged vehicles and carry out permanent or running repairs where necessary.
- Prepare and decommission vehicles, including the fitting and removal of ancillary equipment, accessories and vehicle livery.
- Complete all relevant paperwork and ensure that required statistics and legal information are accurately recorded.
- Keep the workshop computer system and maintenance records updated as required.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, company procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
- Maintain work areas in a clean, safe and organised condition.
- Attend training courses linked to personal development and service requirements.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as instructed by the Company Director.
- Maintain a high standard of customer care and professionalism at all times.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience working as an HGV Engineer, HGV Technician, Plant Engineer or in a similar role.
- Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
- Experience preparing HGVs for MOT inspections and carrying out safety inspections.
- Welding, fabrication and body repair experience.
- The ability to diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
- A good understanding of relevant vehicle legislation and Health & Safety requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A commitment to providing a high standard of customer service.
What's on Offer?
- £60,000+ per annum, depending on experience
- Overtime available
- Full-time, permanent position
- Hours: 7:00am – 4:30pm
- Based in Stevenage
- Varied role covering HGVs, plant and associated equipment
- Opportunity to join an established and professional team
How to Apply
If you are an experienced HGV & Plant Engineer looking for a new opportunity in the Stevenage area, we would be keen to hear from you.
To apply, please contact:
Michael O'Hare
01462 670666
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