Experienced HGV Fitter


Company 

Dunmow Group

Location 

Boreham

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£40,000 - £48,000 Per Annum

Job Requirements/Description
For over 35 years, Dunmow Group has and continue to be the leading waste management business in Essex. We offer a comprehensive range of waste services such as skip hire, waste collection, scrap metal recycling and grab hire. We also have three waste transfer stations located in Chelmsford, Colchester and Clacton.

What you will get from us at Dunmow Group is a culture where we all work together to realise our potential. Combined, we give our customers nothing less than an exceptional experience with our products and services.

We stand by our core values; Passion, Innovation, Trust, Community and Hard Work.

In this varied role, you'll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing, breakdowns, and repairs of mobile and fixed plant, HGVs, trailers, and ancillary equipment. You'll also support with PMI inspections, welding and fabrication tasks, and help maintain the overall operational availability of equipment across our busy sites.

Tyre-fitting experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out repairs, servicing and maintenance to mobile and fixed plant, including fault diagnosis and analysis.
Support static plant PPM schedules.
Assist with HGV and trailer repairs, including PMI inspections and pre-MOT checks.
Lead or support tyre-fitting, including repairs, replacements, and roadside breakdowns.
Perform welding works (MIG/TIG/fabrication) on plant, trailers, and containers.
Respond to occasional call-outs for breakdowns and emergency repairs.

Skills & Experience

Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to diagnose and rectify faults.
Minimum 3 years' experience or equivalent Level 3 NVQ qualification.
Irtec accreditation is desirable (training can be provided).
Proven experience repairing plant machinery, HGVs, and trailers.
MIG/TIG welding experience essential (coded welding qualification preferred).
Manual dexterity and high attention to detail.
A positive attitude with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
Experience within the waste industry is advantageous.
Must supply own tools aligned with industry standards.
Immediate start preferable.

Experience required :

Welding: 1 year (required)
Fabrication: 1 year (preferred)
Plant or vehicle maintenance: 1 year (required)

What We Offer

Starting salary of £40,000 per annum (depending on experience), rising to an OTE of £48,000 per annum.
Hours : Monday-Friday (10-hour shifts, 50 hours/week)
Overtime : Weekend and out-of-hours available
Holiday : 20 days plus 8 statutory bank holidays

Benefits

Company pension
Life insurance
Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
Free on-site parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Staff referral scheme

Join the Dunmow Group _- Recycling Today's Waste, For Tomorrow's World_

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £40,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Referral programme

Work Location: In person
Company 

Dunmow Group

Location 

Boreham

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£40,000 - £48,000 Per Annum

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