Service Care Solutions has an exciting opportunity for experienced HGV Mechanic to work for a local authority in Bedford.



Job Purpose:
Carry out maintenance and repairs on heavy goods vehicles, light commercial vehicles and various items of plant and equipment.

Ensure vehicles are maintained to HGV Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and comply with Construction & Use regulations, PUWER regulations etc.

Main duties:

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on various items of specialist and auxiliary equipment.


• Inspect, maintain and repair vehicles to meet legal requirements and standards laid down by the Department of Transport, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and Goods Vehicle Operator Licence Regulations.


• Undertake fault diagnosis and repairs on vehicles, plant and equipment including electrical and pneumatic systems.


• Interpret technical service data, manufacturers manuals and complex electrical drawings and diagrams.


• Complete all relevant documentation in line with legal requirements and Council policies and procedures.
  
  


• Identify the need and specify replacement parts and administer the issue of parts from stock or via external suppliers

• Must hold a City and Guilds Mechanical Engineering Qualification.


• Must have a C licence and willing to work to D1 & C1 & C+E


• Must be a qualified engineer, with knowledge and experience of mechanical and hydraulic systems with experience in HGV MOT preparation.


• Be able to complete technical documentation


• Order supplies etc.