Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
Location
Wokingham, Berkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Mechanic (051jc) – Wokingham – up to £40k + BenefitsOur client is one of the largest producers of soft fruit berries in the UK, and due to company expansion, they are looking to recruit an additional mechanic to join their expanding team.DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.You will be reporting to the Transport Manager and your role will be to perform mechanical repairs, inspections, maintenance, and diagnostics in a professional and efficient manner working within Health Safety guidelines. The role will be based at their main workshop in Wokingham with a requirement to travel to their other local sites to carry out mobile inspections and repairs as and when needed. In this role you will be responsible for looking after a mixed fleet of vehicles across all Company sites. There is also on call, out of hours and working on 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.• Report any broken, faulty, damaged equipment to management team.• Maintain a good standard of housekeeping and workmanship.• 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.To be eligible for this role you will need the following experience, qualifications and knowledge:• Solid experience in vehicle inspections and mechanical repairs preferably in an agricultural or farming background.• Preferable a minimum of NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 (or equivalent) in motor vehicle repairs• Clean UK Driving Licence to include D1, B1• Problem solving and prioritising skills.• 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.The ideal candidate would probably come from an automotive background, however experience of working on plant and other equipment is also desirable.In return they are offering a good starting salary, 23 days + Bank Holidays, company pension, uniform and all PPE needed.For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or [email protected] or via the website
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£38k per annum
