HGV Mechanic

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Report to the Workshop Foreman, performing vehicle maintenance tasks and ensuring fleet legal compliance.

4 on 4 off - 6:30am-7pm

Ensure planned and preventive work is completed, unscheduled maintenance handled, and records updated in the company’s vehicle maintenance software.

• Inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle faults to high standards per the DVSA guide.
• Document all works on the company’s vehicle maintenance software.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment promptly, avoiding undue delays.
• Aim for a 100% MOT first‑time pass rate.
• Attend roadside or customer premises breakdowns, request additional diagnosis if needed, or coordinate recoveries.
• Communicate effectively with key colleagues daily.
• Minimise vehicle downtime to support the Service Delivery Department.
• Obtain correct authorisation for any expenditure; submit accurate parts requests.
• Wear and report required PPE and any defective equipment.
• Assist with scheduled equipment checks.
• Keep the workshop clean and tidy.
• Report any workshop issues to your shift supervisor, workshop foreman or vehicle maintenance manager.
• Carry out any other tasks as instructed by senior management.

• Experience in an HGV workshop.
• IRTEC Inspection Technician qualification (or to be obtained within 6 months).
• Operator’s License Vehicle Maintenance Compliance.
• Category C license.
• Knowledge of transport operations and operator licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of the DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness and defect categorisation.
• Good understanding of current legislation and staying updated with changes.
• IOSH Working Safely qualification (desirable).
• Knowledge of ADR regulations for dangerous goods (desirable).
• Experience in the waste industry (desirable).
• Category CE license (desirable).

Panda is a resource recovery business that values safety, sustainability, and innovation. Our vision is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and partners and to deliver exceptional customer service while supporting environmentally sustainable practices.

Panda aims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities where our assets are located.

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