Vehicle Technician

Location: Lincoln

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Jointline are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Workshop HGV Mechanic to join our team. The role is based in Lincoln workshop with responsibility for ensuring our highway, central and construction divisions vehicles are ready to go out at any time. The role is to also to maintain and repair our plant, equipment, and vehicles in line with our operators’ undertakings and vehicle construction and use regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect our HGV and light commercial fleet in line with operator licence compliance requirements.
• Inspect plant engines, and mechanical and electrical components to diagnose issues accurately.
• Inspect vehicle electrical systems to repair and maintain and or upgrade.
• Conduct routine maintenance (replacing fluids, lubricants, parts etc) aiming for vehicle and plant functionality and longevity.
• Schedule future maintenance sessions with the support of the transport manager.
• Repair or replace broken or dysfunctional parts.
• Provide accurate and up to date maintenance record or work carried out.
• Maintain equipment and tools in the workshop in lie with company SSOW.
• Inspect and service vehicles, Compressors, Plant, and hand power tools in line with the company maintenance schedule.
• Keep accurate records of inspections repairs and parts used on vehicle or plant equipment.
• Order oil, lubricants and parts required using the company purchase order system. All parts ordered must have a matching purchase order.
• All parts sued must be booked to the vehicle, plant, power tools.
• All delivery notes must be passed to the transport manager.
• Check on waste oil tank levels Weekly. Advise the transport manager if the oil need to be emptied.

Work Schedule

Your working hours will be Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 17:00, including a 1-hour break. However, flexibility is paramount in this fast-paced and ever-changing industry, including occasional work on breakdowns. Overtime is available.

Essential

• Proven experience as a HGV mechanic, ideally with commercial vehicles, plant machinery, or in a workshop environment.
• Driving Licence (required)
• A sound understanding of vehicle mechanics, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of DVSA regulations and operator licence compliance requirements.
• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent qualification (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach with a strong focus on safety, quality, and reliability.

The Benefits:

We want everyone in our company to succeed and be the best they can be. We want you to feel empowered and perform to the best of your ability. We’ll encourage you to use your initiative, draw on your personal skills and help us continually change and adapt our business to keep up to date with latest innovation or techniques. In return, we’ll work hard to make sure you feel valued, supported, motivated and rewarded for the difference that you make.

Our policy is to promote from within our company, so that as our business grows, so do our people.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons including those with disabilities. We value diversity and celebrate difference. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and business needs alone.

We recognise the value serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant offer a guaranteed interview to suitably qualified service personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Jointline, please do not hesitate to apply.

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