Gse/Hgv Technician

Kemp Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

On-call allowance

Company pension

Life Assurance

Private medical cover

EAP

Technical training

Career progression

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Limited in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a well-established fleet maintenance operation.

You will carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV vehicles, diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults, and complete scheduled inspections to DVSA standards. The role features rotating shifts and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience maintaining and repairing HGV vehicles.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Good mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV vehicles.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Complete scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Carry out brake, safety and diagnostic checks.
• Accurately complete job cards and maintenance records.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained to DVSA and company standards.
• Work safely in line with Health & Safety procedures.
• Participate in the on-call rota as required.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Level 3 Motor Mechanics (LGV)

LGV / HGV Class 3 Licence

Job description

Job Title: Vehicle Technician
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £DOE
Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week

• Rotating shifts:
• • 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday to Friday
  • 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

About your new company

My client is a well-established and highly respected organisation operating within a specialist fleet maintenance environment. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Vehicle Technician to join their team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business offering excellent benefits, career progression and long-term job security.

Key Responsibilities for this Vehicle Technician role

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV vehicles.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Complete scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Carry out brake, safety and diagnostic checks.
• Accurately complete job cards and maintenance records.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained to DVSA and company standards.
• Work safely in line with Health & Safety procedures.
• Participate in the on-call rota as required.

Skills and Knowledge required for the Vehicle Technician

• Previous experience maintaining and repairing HGV vehicles.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Good mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.

Qualifications required for the Vehicle Technician

• Level 3 Motor Mechanics qualification (LGV) or
• LGV / HGV Class 3 Licence.

What's on offer for the successful Vehicle Technician

• Overtime opportunities.
• On-call allowance and enhanced call-out rates.
• Company pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training.
• Stable, long-term career with progression opportunities.