Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Location: Worsley (M28 2UT)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
Shifts: Rotating Shift Pattern between 6am-10pm (including some weekends)
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client is a leading global Industrial Gases and Engineering company, delivering high quality gas processing solutions for a variety of industries, including healthcare, chemical, manufacturing and food & beverage.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician to support the efficient and effective running of the Worsley Depot and Fleet.

You would receive the following benefits;

• Competitive salary
• Annual Pay Increase
• Excellent Pension Scheme

As the Vehicle Maintenance Technician your duties will be;

• Undertake Planned & Defect Maintenance activities for both Mechanical and Cryogenic Systems.
• Liaise as and when required with external maintenance contractors and other bodies e.g. DAF.
• Minimise vehicle downtime and react to peak demands for vehicle availability.
• Consistently ensure all safety procedures are followed, playing a key role in safety agendas.
• Coupling and uncoupling of motive units/towing vehicles from tankers/trailers.

The successful Vehicle Maintenance Technician will have the following skills;

• Must have a solid work history within a similar role, working on hazardous vehicles and tankers would be advantageous.
• Must hold a valid Class 1 licence with CPC certification (for a minimum of 3-5 years).
• Experience with working on DAF tankers/trailers.
• High level of safety awareness.
• Flexible to work a rotating shift pattern, including occasional weekends.
• Excellent team player