Fleet Technician

PD Ports; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK port business is seeking an experienced HGV Trailer technician to join their Fleet Department. This full-time role involves conducting inspections, maintaining and repairing equipment, and adhering to safety standards. Applicants should hold a recognized qualification in HGV/trailer maintenance. Benefits include 25 days holiday, life insurance, and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a strong understanding of trailer maintenance and repair.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible to respond to operational needs in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned 8-weekly inspections.
• Maintain and repair equipment to high standards.
• Carry out on-site repairs as needed.

Skills

HGV/trailer maintenance

Pneumatics

Electrics

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised qualification in HGV/trailer maintenance

Job description

Due to departmental growth, a vacancy has arisen for an experienced time served HGV Trailer technician to join our ranks. This is a full-time position as a Trailer technician at PD Ports within the Fleet Department. Working Arrangements: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 07:30am - 15:30pm. Overtime available.

Overview

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK's sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned 8-weekly inspections.
• Apply proven trailer technician expertise to maintain and repair equipment.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out to the highest standards.
• Carry out on-site repairs as required.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of pneumatics and electrics and work effectively both independently and in a team.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.
• Respond to operational needs at short notice in all weather conditions with a flexible approach.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and take pride in workmanship.
• Proactively identify potential faults and implement solutions.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised qualification in HGV/trailer maintenance or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.