Commercial Vehicle Technician

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; East Hagbourne; Presencial; GBP 44 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

5% matching pension contributions

33 days holiday (incl stats)

Free travel on our buses and sister公司s

High street discounts

Resumo da oferta

Wallace Hind Selection LTD is recruiting a Commercial Vehicle Technician for our Berkshire client, based in Reading. The role focuses on inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing buses to keep the fleet safe and on the road, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

The position offers day and late shifts, with a pension, generous holiday, and employee discounts as part of the benefits package. A probation period may require IRTEC certification if NVQ is not held.

Qualificações

• Ideally NVQ Level 2 in PSV or HGV maintenance and repair, or equivalent international qualification.
• Experience repairing and maintaining public service or heavy goods vehicles is preferred.
• If no NVQ, you’ll need to pass the IRTEC Service Maintenance Technician exam during your six-month probation period.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Formação académica

NVQ Level 2 in maintenance and repair of public service vehicles or heavy goods vehicles, or equivalent international qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

In addition to this you will;

• 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.

In addition to this you will:

• 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.