September 20, 2024

Owens Group

Newport

OTHER & FULL TIME

HGV Trailer Fitter

Job Purpose: To supply a skilled technical service in the field of HGV mechanics to fulfill the requirements of the Company in relation to our Operator's Licence.

SHIFTS: 4ON4OFF
PAY: Up to £19 per hour depending on experience.
LOCATION: Newport

Benefits:

20 days Annual Leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
Company Discount Benefits
Company Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
Life Assurance

Specific Key Accountabilities

Diagnose and repair trailers dealing with mechanical breakdowns and damage to restore vehicles to required performance in order to minimise/or avoid unnecessary delays.
Provide technical knowledge/advice/skill to other team members ensuring the best decisions are made.
Carry out weekly inspections of vehicles
Carry out preventative planned maintenance/repairs
Carry out all other duties as directed by the Company
Availability to cover call outs
Shift work

Specific Qualifications/ Job Training

Apprentice trained and qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in heavy vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair or equivalent advantageous but not essential.
A clean driving licence is essential
HGV category C+E entitlement (advantageous but not essential)
Training in IOSH working safely (advantageous but not essential)

Specific Experience

Knowledge of current legislation
Working in a team environment with minimal supervision
Maintenance of HGV Trailers Good understanding of MOT standards and DVSA roadworthiness standards
Understanding of ABS and EBS systems

Specific Skills