HGV/PCV Mechanic

Job description

·  Location
Wimbledon, Greater London
·  Salary
£22.00/Hour
·  Category
Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive - Automotive Engineering
·  Job type
Contractor
·  Industry
Engineering, Aerospace and Automotive
·  External Reference
MECH0402

Our client within public sector is looking for an experienced Diesel HGV /PCV Mechanic to join their team based in Wandsworth. The role is offered on a 3 months contract basis paying up to £22/hour (umbrella rate) , working 36 hours per week, Mon to Friday.

The purpose of the role is:

·  Routine maintenance, inspection and repair of Council's and external customers vehicles (Trucks and Buses mainly)

·  Prepare, present and accompany all HGV/PCV vehicles for annual MOT inspections.

·  Carry out periodic safety inspections to all HGV/PCV vehicles to DVSA inspection manual standards.

·  Carry out fault diagnosis on complex hydraulic , pneumatic and electrical systems.

·  To attend broken down or accident damaged vehicles and effect permanent or running repairs as required.

·  To prepare and decommission vehicles. Fitting and removing a diverse range of ancillary equipment and livery.

·  To complete associated paperwork to ensure that statistics and legal information are produced.

·  To ensure that all relevant legislation and Health and Safety procedures are adhered to.

·  To maintain work areas in a safe and clean condition.

Required Experience and Sills:

·  Experience of maintaining, fault-finding and repairing HGV/PCV vehicles

·  Experience with preparing HGV/PCV vehicles for MOT inspections

·  Able to handle a range of ancillary equipment and livery

·  Relevant industry recognised qualifications as HGV/PCV Mechanic or Vehicle Technician

·  Current Category C or D driving licence holders with a valid DQC and drivers card will be highly desired/ideal for the role

·  Good understanding of Health & Safety procedure.

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