HGV Mechanic

Apply for this Job About the job Job Title : HGV MechanicLocation : Woodbridge, Suffolk, United KingdomSalary : per annum (plus overtime)Job Type : Full time, PermanentWorking Hours : hours per week (generally Monday-Friday)Closing date : July 5Interview date : w / c July 5Are you a skilled and hard-working HGV Mechanic looking for a new opportunity with a great work-life balance? If so, we may have an opportunity for you!We currently have an exciting opportunity to join East Suffolk Services' Transport, Fleet and Workshop Team as an HGV Mechanic. You'll be more than a box-ticker; you'll be the unseen guardian of every journey, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.Key aspects of the role : Working on a brand-new fleet of modern vehiclesNo night shiftsOnly 3 fixed Saturday shifts a year (that's right, just 3)Consistent Monday to Friday working - 8-hour days, real-life work balance while respecting your time, valuing your expertise, and giving you the space to breatheYour Role : As part of our Workshops Team, you will inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, and repair vehicles, including our fleet of Refuse lorries, to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet health and safety and legal requirements.You will also attend breakdown callouts and ensure all internal and external customers receive excellent customer service.What you will need : Have a minimum of City & Guilds Part 3 or IMI level 3 in motor vehicles studies qualification.Excellent knowledge of vehicle maintenance standards required for HGV operation and be IRTEC registered.You will be a hard-working team player who can work on their own initiative, using their technical expertise to make sound judgments.A Full UK driving Licence is an essential requirement of this role.If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.Here are some of the main benefits : Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to days a year, increasing to days after 5 years' service)NEST pension schemeA wide variety of staff support networks, including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.For more information : For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Toby Chapman, Workshop Manager.How to apply : Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person SpecificationStep 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).About Us : East Suffolk Services Limited is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.