HGV Technician

Auto Skills UK; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Truck & Trailer maintenance business is seeking HGV Technicians for night shifts. The role involves vehicle inspections, repairs, and maintenance, requiring industry qualifications and apprenticeship. The position offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and a strong benefits package.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development on new technology

Very strong pension scheme

Medical insurance

Retail / Holiday discounts

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Hold full industry qualifications and have served a recognised apprenticeship.
• Detailed knowledge of Truck & Trailer Maintenance.
• Knowledge of Hydraulic and Electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough vehicle inspections in line with the 'O' licence requirements.
• Carry out any repairs required that have been highlighted on the initial inspection.
• General Servicing and MOT preparation.

Skills

Knowledge of Hydraulic systems

Knowledge of Electrical systems

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Education

Full industry qualifications

Recognised apprenticeship

Job description

HGV Technician

Depot Location: Preston

Working Hours: 6pm to 6am

Shifts available: Tuesday to Friday (Nights)

Contract Type: Full time / Permanent role

Financial Package: GBP58,540 Per Annum (Plus Overtime)

Benefits Package:

• Ongoing training and development on new and emerging technology
• Very strong pension scheme
• Medical insurance
• Retail / Holiday discounts
• Bike to work scheme

My client, a well-established Truck & Trailer maintenance business, is actively seeking to employ HGV Technicians on night shifts.

Working in an established team of HGV Technicians, you will be required to undertake the following:

1. Carry out thorough vehicle inspections in line with the 'O' licence requirements
2. Carry out any repairs required that have been highlighted on the initial inspection
3. General Servicing and MOT preparation
4. Fault finding & diagnostics
5. Updating all required paperwork / databases

The successful HGV Technician will have the following attributes:

1. Hold full industry qualifications and have served a recognised apprenticeship
2. Have detailed knowledge and understanding of Truck & Trailer Maintenance
3. A commercial licence would be a distinct advantage but isn't essential
4. Knowledge of Hydraulic and Electrical systems, maintenance and repair