Bennett & Game Recruitment
Position: Trailer Mechanic
Salary: £19 per hour + time and half overtime rate
Location: Pontefract
Bennett & Game are currently partnering with a leading haulage company that has recently invested in its workshop operations. As a result, they are looking to add skilled Trailer Mechanic / HGV Mechanic to join their expanding Pontefract site.
As an integral part of the team, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicles to ensure they meet both safety and performance standards.
Trailer Mechanic – Job Overview
- Maintain a mixed fleet of rigid and articulated vehicles and trailers to the highest standard, in line with DVSA requirements
- Carry out vehicle and trailer inspections
- Prepare vehicles for MOTs to DVSA standards
- Conduct brake testing at every inspection
- Perform fault finding and repairs
- Use diagnostic equipment effectively
Trailer Mechanic – Job Requirements
- Proven experience in an HGV Mechanic role
- Experience working on DAF & Mercedes fleets (desirable)
- Valid HGV Class 1 Licence is required
- NVQ or equivalent qualification in engineering
- Within a commutable distance to the Pontefract workshop
Trailer Mechanic – Salary & Benefits
- £19 hourly rate + time-and-a-half overtime rate
- Monday to Friday (day shift)
- Plenty of overtime available (if desired)
- Recently upgraded and invested workshop facilities
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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