HGV Mechanic

We're working with a respected public sector organisation to recruit an experienced HGV Mechanic to support their in-house fleet services. This is a hands-on, workshop-based role, ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality maintenance and repair work on a wide range of heavy vehicles and plant machinery.

You'll join a busy team responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient operation of essential public service vehicles across the borough - from refuse collection lorries and gritters to tipper trucks and light commercial vans.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Carrying out routine maintenance, inspections, servicing, and repairs on HGVs and associated plant.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and resolving them quickly and efficiently.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT, PSV and compliance inspections.
• Completing all job cards and maintenance records to required standards.
• Responding to breakdowns or urgent repairs, occasionally off-site.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures and workshop standards are consistently upheld.

What we're looking for:

• Fully qualified HGV Mechanic (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance).
• Experience maintaining and repairing a range of HGVs and plant machinery.
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a workshop environment.
• A proactive, team-focused approach and the ability to work independently when required.
• A full UK driving licence - HGV Class 2 (Category C) preferred, or willingness to obtain.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a local authority or public sector fleet.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Glenn Roberts in the strictest confidence.
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