TipTopJob
Refuse Vehicle Mechanic / Fitter
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Title: Refuse Vehicle Mechanic / Fitter
Location: Ridham Dock Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SR
Salary: Starting from GBP20.40 per hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Working Hours: 50 hours per week
About Us
Countrystyle is a member of the family-owned Heathcote Holdings Group of resource management companies and as a family run business our people and customers are at the heart of our growth and drive for passion for solution focused service.
About The Role
We are seeking a Refuse Vehicle Mechanic with proven and demonstrable experience within the waste industry to join our team.
The purpose of the role is to achieve and persistently maintain high standards of workmanship and competence in performing tasks associated with preventative maintenance checks and general maintenance, whilst also maintaining high standards of internal and external communications and relationships.
Responsibilities
- Complete daily vehicle checks and fill out the Vehicle Defect sheet at the start
- Carry out inspections, diagnosing any faults and defects on fleet vehicles, trailers, related equipment and components. This includes testing, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, and re-assembling as required
- Participate in supporting operatives and employees in preventative maintenance checks, services and general maintenance/repairs of fleet vehicles, trailers, related equipment and components
- Perform road tests
- Perform emergency call out repairs as required
- Competently operate electronic testing equipment and other hand tools
- Maintain repair and service records on each vehicle
- Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, as required, and in line with Countrystyles policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all work done by the team is carried in line with the safe systems of work and that appropriate PPE and safety equipment is used at all times
- Comply with all Health, Safety, HR and Environmental policies and procedures
- Staff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work
- Staff must co-operate, report unsafe conditions and comply with the company management systems and safe systems of work as well as co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Essential
About you:
- Good Communication
- Time and Priority Management
- Problem Solving
- Good attention to detail
- A positive and respectful attitude to others
- Ability to work alone or in a team
- Experience working in a Workshop environment
- Experience working in a similar role with HGVs
- HGV Class 2 Driving Licence/CPC
- NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Desirable
- Ability to plan own work
- Experience in the Waste Industry
- Experience working with DAF trucks
Benefits
- Life Insurance with access to GP24
- Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
- Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company Events
- GymFlex salary sacrifice
Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; HGV Technician, Fleet Maintenance Engineer, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Trailer Technician, Plant Fitter, DAF Technician, Vehicle Inspector, Waste Management Fleet, MOT Preparation, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic Systems, Diagnostics Technician, Roadside Assistance, CVRT (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test), and Fleet Workshop Technician may also be considered for this role.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills