Commercial Vehicle Technician

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; South Killingholme; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in global transport and logistics is seeking a Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair vehicles to the required standards. This role demands a mix of mechanical skills, commitment to safety, and a dedication to service quality. You will be joining a performance-driven team with great career advancement opportunities in a professional environment.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Professional working environment

Competitive salary

Dynamic team

Qualifications

• Need for relevant qualifications and mechanical skills.
• Computer literacy and English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out periodic safety inspections on vehicles.
• Perform fault diagnosis and repairs on various systems.
• Maintain accurate records of each repair.

Skills

Computer literacy

Good understanding of the English language

Education

Relevant qualifications related to the position

Job description

Job Req Number: 76953
Time Type: Full Time

BRIEF OVERVIEW

To maintain, inspect, and repair DSV and external customers’ vehicles and trailers to prescribed standards in accordance with the Department of Transport (DFT), manufacturer, and operator license.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Carry out periodic safety inspections on commercial vehicles and trailers to DVSA inspection manual standards.
• Prepare (and present where appropriate license held) commercial vehicles and trailers for annual MOT inspections.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and body repairs as required.
• Attend broken down or accident-damaged vehicles and effect permanent or temporary repairs as needed.
• Carry out scheduled service work as per manufacturers' guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of each repair, ensuring all statistics and legal information are updated in workshop computer systems.
• Collaborate with supervisors/management to plan repairs and maintenance, providing regular updates on progress.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain work areas in a safe and clean condition.
• Attend all required training courses.
• Perform any other duties as instructed by supervisory staff, relevant to the grade of this position.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant qualifications related to the position.
• Computer literacy.
• Good understanding of the English language.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A role in a successful, dynamic company.
• Be part of a strong, performance-driven team.
• Competitive salary.
• Great career advancement opportunities.
• A professional working environment.

ABOUT DSV CAREERS

Join us and be part of something 55,000 times bigger than you. With over 80 countries and a global reach, we believe in empowering our people to achieve their potential. We foster an inclusive, diverse, and respectful environment, committed to sustainability and high-quality service. If you are driven, talented, and responsible, we support your career growth and development.

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