Commercial Vehicle Technician

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Ballyclare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennison Commercials Ltd is seeking a Full Time Commercial Vehicle Technician to join our Ballyclare site (and Coleraine) in Northern Ireland. You will perform vehicle diagnostics, servicing, and repairs, including electrics work and strip/rebuild tasks for heavy vehicles.

The role involves fault finding, following manufacturer procedures, using standard times and tools, and supporting apprentices. Some duties include road testing and assisting roadside breakdowns as required.

Qualifications

• Electrical faults diagnosis and repair.
• Team-based workshop environment.
• Hands-on mechanical repair on heavy vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Completion of jobs from general servicing to fault finding, working on electrics and carrying out strips and rebuilds.
• Ensuring repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures in a safe and responsible manner.
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process.
• Work with the parts team to ensure correct replacement parts are fitted to vehicles.
• Road test vehicles if required (if holder of an HGV licence).
• Assist with Roadside breakdowns (if required to do so).
• Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to Workshop Supervisor.
• Ensure service sheets are completed as per Company instructions.
• Ensure Company time recording processes are complied with and job cards are completely accurately.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment when appropriate.
• Support the development of apprentices and trainees when required.

Skills

Electrical repairs

Teamwork

Mechanical vehicular repairs

Job description

Commercial Vehicle Technician (Ballyclare OR Coleraine)

Dennison Commercials Ltd is the sole Volvo Truck & Bus dealer and the leading provider of heavy commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland. We are currently seeking Full Time HGV Mechanic/Commercial Vehicle Technicians at both our main Ballyclare site. and our site in Coleraine.

Job Role

The successful candidate will be required to perform vehicle fleet inspections, diagnostic testing and carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs including the replacement of parts.

About the role

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Completion of jobs from general servicing to fault finding, working on electrics and carrying out strips and rebuilds
• Ensuring repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures in a safe and responsible manner
• Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with Standard Times using special tools where appropriate
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process
• Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and with warranty material on completion of a repair
• Work with the parts team to ensure correct replacement parts are fitted to vehicles
• Road test vehicles if required (if holder of an HGV licence)
• Assist with Roadside breakdowns (if required to do so)
• Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to Workshop Supervisor
• Ensure service sheets are completed as per Company instructions
• Ensure Company time recording processes are complied with and job cards are completely accurately
• Ensure that workshop facilities, equipment and tools are kept clean, tidy and maintained
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment when appropriate
• Support the development of apprentices and trainees when required

About the company

Family-run business, Dennison Commercialshas been serving the transport industry for over 50 years. As well as being one of the longest established Volvo Truck & Bus dealers in the UK and Ireland, Dennisons is also the appointed JCB dealer in Northern Ireland & Donegal for JCB construction, industrial, and access equipment.

The Dennison Group has depots based in Ballyclare, Newry, Dungannon, and Coleraine. We also have a Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop located in Ballyclare and our JCB dealership is located in Templepatrick.

Required Criteria

• Completion of jobs from general servicing to fault finding, working on electrics and carrying out strips and rebuilds
• Ensuring repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures in a safe and responsible manner
• Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with Standard Times using special tools where appropriate
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process
• Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and with warranty material on completion of a repair
• Work with the parts team to ensure correct replacement parts are fitted to vehicles
• Road test vehicles if required (if holder of an HGV licence)
• Assist with Roadside breakdowns (if required to do so)
• Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to Workshop Supervisor
• Ensure service sheets are completed as per Company instructions
• Ensure Company time recording processes are complied with and job cards are completely accurately
• Ensure that workshop facilities, equipment and tools are kept clean, tidy and maintained
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment when appropriate
• Support the development of apprentices and trainees when required

Skills you'll need

• Electrical repairs
• Teamwork
• Mechanical Vehicular Repairs