HGV Mechanic

About the Role

To carry out vehicle maintenance tasks ensuring legal compliance of the fleet, including planned and preventative work as well as unscheduled maintenance ensuring that all maintenance works and repairs are documented on the company’s chosen software for vehicle maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• To inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle faults to the company’s expected high standards as set out in the DVSA’s guide to maintaining roadworthiness.
• Ensure that you document all works carried out on the company’s chosen software for vehicle maintenance records.
• Ensure that vehicles and equipment are maintained in a timely manner with no undue delays.
• Aim for a 100% MOT first time pass rate but not less than the 95% national average.
• Attend vehicle breakdowns at the roadside or customer premises to repair mechanical breakdowns, request further diagnosis in the workshop or communicate the need for recovery where required.
• Maintain effective and constructive communication with other key colleagues daily.
• To minimise downtime of vehicles and ensure vehicles are available for the Service Delivery Department at the earliest opportunity.
• Obtain correct authorisation for any expenditure. Requests for parts requests are accurate so as not to slow down the repair time.
• Correct PPE must be worn or used where required in the workshop. Reporting defective equipment immediately.
• Assist the Workshop Supervisor in carrying out scheduled equipment checks.
• Ensure general housekeeping is carried out and the workshop is kept clean and tidy.
• Communicate any issues that arise in the workshop to your Workshop Supervisor or Transport Manager.
• To carry out any other tasks as instructed by Senior Management which are in keeping with the job role.

Key Job Elements

• Organisational Skills - Making sure all maintenance records are up to date and compliant, capable of adapting to operational challenges.
• Good understanding of current legislations and keeping up to date with any legislative changes.
• Being Pro-Active and using initiative – capable of thinking of solutions to problems, looking for ways to make the company more efficient and/or more profitable without being instructed to do so first.
• Approachable attitude – able to build good relationships with colleagues, contractors and suppliers.

Required Skills, Experiences & Qualifications

• Experience in a HGV/LGV workshop.
• Operators Licence.
• Vehicle Maintenance Compliance.
• Knowledge of DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness and categorisation of defects.
• Knowledge of transport operations and Operator Licencing requirements.
• Good communications skills written and verbal.
• Proficient IT skills.
• IRTEC Inspection Technician (or will be provided in first 6 months of employment).
• Category C Drivers Licence.

Desired Skills, Experiences & Qualifications

• Experience in the Waste Industry.
• Use of electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of vehicle ADR regulations concerning the carriage of dangerous goods by road.
• IOSH Working Safely.
• Category CE Drivers Licence.

Join us on the journey….. Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success. Whilst Panda is the parent company to numerous brands, we all share an ambitious vision for the future. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and connected partners is front and centre. As a team, we’re safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly. We constantly push the boundaries of innovation. What’s good today can be better tomorrow. Panda is not just a company, it’s a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we’ve grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we’re committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business. Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes. Take the first step today and join us on the journey………. Panda aims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside.