Senior Vehicle Fitter

Commercial Vehicles and HGVs

• Annual Salary: £46,000
• Location: Bristol
• Job Type: Full-time, Late Shift 1.30pm - 10 pm

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Fitter with a strong background in working on HGVs, trucks, refuse vehicles, municipal vehicles etc. This senior role is ideal for a professional who has experience supervising teams of technicians and mechanics within a workshop environment.

This will suit someone with experience as an HGV Technician or Fitter or with experience of working on a fleet of commercial vehicles.

The company offer an excellent range of benefits so for more details please apply online and one of the team at Reed will be in touch.

Job Role

• Repair mechanical and electrical system malfunctions, ensuring vehicle compliance with statutory legislation and performing preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns and conduct quality control inspections.
• Lead, motivate, and direct the team, including task allocation, coaching, and development of apprentices.
• Take responsibility for the efficient operation of the Workshop in the absence of the Fleet Controller.
• Evaluate service and parts options to contain costs.
• Compile job cards and maintain systems for recording fleet compliance records and workshop reports.
• Ensure site facilities are secure during opening hours and take responsibility for securing the premises at the end of the shift.
• Manage parts movements from stock and maintain a high standard of Brand image.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Practical experience in maintaining commercial vehicles
• Qualifications in vehicle maintenance.
• Experience working on recycling, waste and municipal vehicles beneficial
• Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate, and direct a team of mechanics.
• Effective communication skills.
• Full driving licence valid for use in the UK.
• HGV Licence would be beneficial

Benefits:

• Free onsite parking (subject to availability).
• Onsite showering facilities.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity Entitlement.
• 25 days holiday.
• Sickness entitlement of 2 weeks full pay.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• BUPA wellbeing cash plan (discounts on dental, optical, and physio).
• Family-friendly daytime hours (8-hour shifts).