Mechanic (305jcww) – Wokingham - £30,000-£40,000 (DOE)

Reports to - Transport Manager

Our client is one of the largest producers of berries in the UK,

Our client is looking to employee a Mechanic to work on vehicles and equipment around the 3 sites and client sites and join their growing team.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

Role Requirements
To perform mechanical repairs, inspections, maintenance, and diagnostics in a professional and efficient manner working within Health Safety guidelines.
The job will be based at our hub workshop in Wokingham with a requirement to travel to our other sites to carry out mobile inspections and repairs as required.
The mechanic is responsible for looking after a mixed fleet of vehicles across all Company sites.
On call out of hours and at weekends to deal with any urgent matters.

Main Duties
• Perform mechanical repairs on motor vehicles including MOT failures/repairs working within
• Health and Safety guidelines.
• To perform mechanical repairs, inspections, maintenance, diagnostics in a professional manner.
• Perform vehicle inspections using ramps or other workshop equipment as necessary ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
• Purchasing vehicle parts and lubricants.
• Performing monthly checks and annual servicing on farm generators.
• Carry out major and minor repairs/overhauls on vehicles and effected components, including engines, brakes, fuel systems, transmissions, steering, suspensions, drive lines and some electrical systems using a wide range of tools including specialist equipment.
• Verify vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems, recording any faults.
• Maintain vehicle job records by recording service, repairs, and inspections on a daily basis.
• Move vehicles to and from site and within workshops in a safe manner observing company policies as per company handbook and Health and Safety manual.
• Report any broken, faulty, damaged equipment to management team.
• Maintain a good standard of housekeeping and ensure a good standard of workmanship in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines.
• Return specialist tools and reference materials to their designated locations reporting any faults found.
• Use steam cleaner to clean exterior of vehicles, vehicle under body, engines, etc. ensuring interior of vehicles is kept clean.
• Undertake any other ad hoc duties as requested by Management and Senior staff.

Other Duties- General
Understand how each department/site fits into the HHPF structure.
Meet Key managers and line staff.
Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety regulations as given in company Risk Assessments
This Job Description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties from time to time.

Professional Experience:
Solid experience in vehicle inspections and mechanical repairs preferably in an agricultural or farming background.

Qualifications
• Preferable a minimum of NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 (or equivalent) in motor vehicle repairs
• Clean UK Driving Licence to include D1, B1

Personal Skills Required.
• Problem solving and prioritising skills.
• Detail conscious
• Safety compliant
• Good communication and administration skills
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as work well within a team whilst achieving a high standard of workmanship.
• Willing to perform any ad hoc duties in a workshop/vehicle-based environment.
• Able to work in the outdoor elements with a flexible approach to work.
• Reliable with an excellent time-keeping record

If you think you are the right person
For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin or Warren Wright at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or [email protected] or [email protected] via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/7485/mechanic