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Job description

Reporting to the Senior Mechanic and based in our maintenance facility (garage) on the Ballylough Road in Castlewellan, Co. Down, the successful applicant will conduct all aspects of planned and unplanned maintenance & inspections of a large fleet of flatbed trailers, flatbed extendable trailers (up to 38 metres), rigids, articulated tractor units, counterbalance and multi directional forklifts and MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) in a safe and efficient manner to ensure all trucks and trailers are safe, road worthy and legally compliant.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 6/8 weekly checks on articulated lorry units, trailers and rigid lorries.
• Conduct safety inspections and report and record any problems.
• Advantageous to have experience with HGV's, diagnostics and fault finding within engine management and braking systems.
• Call-out to breakdowns, fault diagnosis, and repairs and react to changing situations to accommodate additional workload and reduce delays.
• Experience with the maintenance and repair of Forklift trucks and MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) Manlifts is also beneficial.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation and record job cards and safety checks on paper and update in the system.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment within the workshop and follow all company health and safety procedures and use equipment and tools safely.
• Report any recurring faults, safety concerns, or equipment issues to the Senior Mechanic and support other team members and workshop staff when required to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Hold an industry recognised qualification.
• 2 years’ minimum experience in a similar role.
• Ability to identify faults and determine effective repairs.
• Welding experience preferred.
• HGV licence preferred.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills & literacy skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Awareness of health and safety standards.

Further Information

Overtime Available Required Training provided by the company This is an excellent opportunity for Truck and Trailer mechanics to join an established in-house team maintaining our own modern fleet. WWL are an Equal Opportunities Employer.