Description
One of the World's largest Logistics and supply chain companies operating across over 100 counties and territories worldwide who are one of the region's largest employers with a fantastic reputation for career progression and long service throughout the organisation. Due to a significant increase in volumes and on the back of the company's growth, the customer is now seeking a Vehicle Mechanic to join the team at their Essex Facility.

The role
Working under the Workshop Manager, a HGV / Trailer Mechanic, is required to join the business to be responsible for the maintenance and repairs of their large fleet at their Standford-Le-Hope Facility.

2 shift rotation (1-week mornings and 1-week afternoons):
06:30 - 15:00
15:00 -23:00

You will take responsibility for:

• Maintaining, servicing, and repairing large fleets varying from light vans through to HGVs and trailers.
• To carry out MOT inspections and testing on large fleet
• Responding to breakdowns and carrying out regular maintenance inspections
• To carry out maintenance scheduling, taking responsibility for stock control and generating reports
  
  

What you need

It is ESSENTIAL for the successful candidate to have the following:

• Experience of working as a vehicle mechanic - ideally working with commercial vehicles, including LGVs
• Must have a full UK driving license.
• C&G qualified in Mechanics or equivalent however all levels of qualifications and training will be considered

Other DESIRABLE skills include:

• Experience of working with large commercial vehicles / HGVs / Trailers would be an advantage
• Holding a 7.5 tonne or C1 license would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience of working as a mechanic in a logistics/warehouse/manufacturing background or within a large fleet would be helpful but not essential as all backgrounds will be considered

What is on offer

On offer is the chance to join a market leading Logistical and Supply Chain solutions provider who work closely with some of the world's largest brands and companies. With a history of internal promotions and opportunities to grow as well as high staff retention numbers. You would benefit from a salary of £40,000 - £42,000, this is based on a 40-hour week plus Waiting, shift premiums and tool allowance. With Mechanics regularly picking up overtime with the additional overtime premium, the OTE for the role is Circa £44,000+. Along with this you will benefit from an enhanced pension, sign on bonus and great opportunities for progression within the business.

How to apply?

For more information on this role please contact us at our Birmingham office on (phone number removed) or email me at . Alternatively, please use the link in this ad to apply now.

We will aim to respond back to all successful applications within 5 days. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days, your application has been unsuccessful, however we will keep your CV and details on file to consider you for more relevant opportunities in the future.

Pontem Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment agency who aim to bridge the skills gap between candidates and employers within the Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology sectors.

Pontem Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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