Job Title: HGV Mechanic
Location: Corpach, Fort William
Salary: Basic hourly rate of £17.25 plus an overtime rate of £18.90 for fully qualified mechanic. Sunday rate, breakdown cover and on-call allowances apply.
Job type: Full- time, permanent. Working on a 3 week rotation comprising shifts of 7am – 5pm, 8am – 6pm and weekend shifts of 8am – 2pm.
About the Company:
Ferguson Transport & Shipping is a family-owned and operated business. With over 60 years of experience in the haulage industry, we provide proactive logistic solutions for our customers throughout the Highlands & Islands, and mainland UK, within multiple sectors including:
- Road Haulage
- Marine Services
- Rail Logistics
- Storage & Warehousing
- Cranage
- Waste Management
- Servicing/Maintenance
- Port Services
- Kishorn Port & Dry Dock
Today we are proudly one of the largest independent transport and distribution companies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. We owe our remarkable growth and enviable reputation to our continued investment in innovative transport solutions, our commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and the enduring support of the local business community.
We’re passionate about what we do and our goal is always to provide a quality service that exceeds customer expectations and deliver flexible transport solutions that make a positive difference to our client’s businesses we serve.
About the role:
With the benefit of a modern, well equipped maintenance facility the role involves diagnostics, repair and maintenance on the company’s fleet of:
- Mainly Volvo trucks, but also including Scania & MAN
- 160 trailers
- Small plant machinery, including tractor units, cranes, service vans, tug masters
This role would also be suited to a qualified Car Mechanic who is looking to progress their career. Full training and support will be provided.
About you:
- Ideally a qualified HGV Mechanic, however applications from those with a background in mechanics/engineer are very welcome
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Good team player
Main Responsibilities:
- Inspecting & maintaining Ferguson Transport fleet of vehicles and trailers
- Travelling to sites to deal with breakdowns
- Filling in paperwork and records as required for the role
- Carry out repairs according to Ferguson Transport procedures in a safe and responsible manner
- Report to your workshop Supervisor when work is completed
- Maintaining workshop housekeeping
- Use Volvo/Scania special tools as and when required
- Any responsibilities & tasks delegated by the senior management
- Develop skills and knowledge through external and internal in-house training and supervision
- Ensure that you conduct yourself in a business like and professional manner at all times
Benefits of being an employee with Ferguson Transport & Shipping:
- Competitive rates of pay + overtime rates for weekend working
- Flexible holidays – 28 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), enhanced with service
- Aggregated holiday pay
- Loyalty payment scheme
- Employer Contributory Pension Scheme
- Occupational health surveillance
- Group life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Training & support from day one and throughout your career with the Company
- Relocation support and accommodation available for the right applicants
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.
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