Job Description
Job IntroductionAre you a Vehicle Mechanic looking for your next permanent role? If this is you then please read on as we may just have the role for you.Founded in 1968, Griffiths are a sustainable Civil Engineering Contractor that helps connect communities through delivering Road, Rail, Water, and Utilities projects. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality projects in a healthy, safe, and sustainable manner to improve people’s everyday lives.We have a fantastic opportunity for a Vehicle Mechanic to join our team at our Head Offices in Abergavenny. Due to the nature of the role, we are open to applications from candidates who live in; or can commute from some of the following areas: Newport, Cardiff, Swansea, Penarth, Barry, Porthcawl, Neath, Usk, Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, Llanfoist, Bristol, Chepstow, Pontypridd.As part of a global business in CRH and a Business Unit of Tarmac PLC, the career opportunities are limitless. We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.Role ResponsibilityReporting directly to the Workshop Manager, the Vehicle Mechanic will be based in our workshop carrying out repairs, servicing of vehicles, inspections, preventative maintenance, along with carrying out diagnostics and interpreting technical data on cars and light commercial vehicles. Types of vehicles you will be working on will include Vans, 4x4’s, Light vehicles, Work Trucks and Transit type Vans to name a few.On a day to day basis, the responsibilities of the Vehicle Mechanic will include the following (not exhaustive):Maintaining a good relationship with dealers and suppliersOrdering parts and obtaining technical dataUsing hand tools, power and pneumatic tools and other work equipment safely to carry out daily tasksWorking safely and abiding by health and safety requirementsCarrying out point of work risk assessments or method statements before each taskTaking instructions from the workshop managerKeeping work areas clean and tidyMoving vehicles around the yard and workshop safely
Responsibilities + Skills
Training & DevelopmentContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Education
Having a recognised qualification in the field of vehicle mechanicsExperience in working in a vehicle workshop environmentExperience with working with vehicles both maintenance and repairAlthough not essential, having a first aid certificate would be beneficial in your application as would having an IOSH certificate
Experience
