Commercial Vehicle Technician

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% matching pension

33 days holiday (inc stats)

Free bus travel for you and partner

High street discounts

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection LTD is seeking an experienced Commercial Vehicle Technician for our Reading depot to keep buses safe and on the road, inspecting, repairing and maintaining our fleet to a high standard.

You’ll work a two-shift pattern with day and late shifts, and benefit from a 5% pension match, 33 days holiday, free bus travel for you and a partner after probation, and other discounts. This role offers a clear path to gain new qualifications and advance your career.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in maintenance and repair of public service vehicles or HGVs (or international equivalent).
• Proven track record repairing and maintaining public service or heavy goods vehicles.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs.
• Commitment to safety and high workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and diagnose mechanical and electronic faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs as required.
• Record faults and the work performed to fix them.
• Follow all safety instructions and procedures.
• Report any issues promptly and accurately.
• Contribute to a safe, compliant and efficient workshop environment.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required engineering and safety standards.

Skills

Public service vehicles

Heavy goods vehicles

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Fault diagnosis

Education

NVQ Level 2 (Public Service Vehicles/HGV)

Job description

We're looking for experienced Commercial Vehicle Technicians to join our engineering team at our Reading depot, keeping our fleet safe, reliable and on the road. You'll be joining an award-winning department that is a founder member of the DVSA's Earned Recognition scheme and have the potential to earn new qualifications and further your career.

BASIC SALARY:

Day shift : £44,000

Late Shift : £65,500

BENEFITS:

• 5% matching company pension contributions
• 33 days holiday (inc stats)
• Free travel on our buses and sister companies for you and a partner (partner after probation period)
• High street discounts

LOCATION: Reading

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Oxford, Slough, Basingstoke, Didcot, Thatcham, Maidenhead, Wokingham, Camberley, Farnborough, High Wycombe, Bracknell, Aldershot, Woking

JOB DESCRIPTION: Commercial Vehicle Technician - Buses, Automotive

Your primary responsibility as our Commercial Vehicle Technician will be to keep our fleet of buses safe and on the road, inspecting, repairing and maintaining our buses to a high standard.

• Investigate and diagnose mechanical and electronic faults
• Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs as required
• Record faults and the work performed to fix them
• Follow all safety instructions and procedures
• Report any issues promptly and accurately
• Contribute to a safe, compliant and efficient workshop environment
• Ensure all work is completed to the required engineering and safety standards

Shift Patterns:

• Day Shift : Monday - Friday, alternating two-week shift pattern of 8am - 4pm & 6am - 2pm
• Late Shift : 4 on / 4 off , 3pm - 2am

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Commercial Vehicle Technician - Buses, Automotive

Ideally, you will possess at least an NVQ Level 2 qualification in the maintenance and repair of public service vehicles or heavy goods vehicles, or an equivalent international qualification.

• Have a proven track record in repairing and maintaining public service or heavy goods vehicles
• Have a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical vehicle systems
• Be confident diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
• Have a strong commitment to safety and high standards of workmanship

If you don't have an NVQ qualification, you'll need to pass the IRTEC Service Maintenance Technician exam during your six-month probation period.

THE COMPANY:

We're proud to have been transporting customers in and around Berkshire for over 120 years. Our fleet of 173 buses is very environmentally-friendly and includes 64 gas buses, and most of our diesel fleet meets or has been upgraded to meet Euro VI standards, so we're dramatically improving the air quality for all Berkshire's people too. With free WiFi & many USB charging points available on our buses we are making sure our customers can stay connected too!

Wallace Hind Selection alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.