LGV Mechanic

LGV Mechanic

Lightways (Contractors) Limited is a family run business with over 40 years of experience in streetlighting, surfacing, and reinstatement. All construction and mechanical works are carried out by our own staff – a valuable, trained, and qualified resource – and we are looking to expand our team.

The role involves:

Depending on your experience, You will be responsible for looking after the full fleet of LGV vehicles that we operate.

You will be carrying out planned inspection, repairs and serving, MOT preparation and repairs to VOSA standards.

The following duties will also form part of the role, alongside any other duties as requested by the Transport Managers or company’s Directors:

• Diagnose vehicle/ faults manually or with the aid of software/digital tools

• Repair and replace faulty vehicle parts

• Refer repair or replacement to specialists where required

• Maintain store of parts with help of the Stores team

• Liaise with Transport Managers regarding the update of vehicle records

• Act as mentor to Apprentices or work experience candidates

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence

• Be able to work to their own initiative, as well as within a team

• Be self-motivated with a positive attitude

• Be able to problem solve

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and undertake training as per professional competency requirements or

delivered by the company

• Be able to supply their own tools

The following are desirable, but not essential:

• Class 2 Driving Licence and relevant CPC

• CPS Card

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Pay: Salary in the range of £45-£55,000 p.a. dependent on experience

Work location: In person based from our Head Office in Larbert

Schedule

• Monday to Saturday (4 hours on Saturday paid as overtime)

• Early finish on Friday afternoons

• Standby on rotation,(standby allowance applicable)

• Possibility of further overtime

Additional Benefits

• Company pension scheme

• Company van

• Company mobile phone

• The company will arrange for the successful candidate to obtain their Class 2 Driving Licence and undertake

Telehandler Training if they do not already have these accreditations

• Training course will be provided to the correct candidates to keep up to date with ever changing vehicle updates