GSE Technician

CDM Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle maintenance firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced GSE/HGV technician to maintain and repair vehicles and plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have a City & Guilds Level 3 in motor mechanics and relevant experience in the vehicle maintenance sector. Responsibilities include repairing vehicles, conducting inspections, and reporting defects. This role offers competitive salary and benefits like a 6% employer pension contribution, life assurance, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

6% employer pension contribution

3X Salary Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle maintenance sector essential.
• Forklift experience is desirable.
• Operational vehicle/logistical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair vehicles and plants as requested by Workshop Supervisor.
• Conduct inspections, brake, and smoke tests, and report defects.
• Complete job cards and hand them to the Workshop Supervisor.

Skills

Motor Mechanics – LGV

Customer focus

Ability to diagnose vehicle issues

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in motor mechanics

Job description

Are you an experienced GSE / HGV tech looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Workshop Supervisor to ensure the maintenance and repair of vehicles and plant equipment to the highest standard.

Roles and Responsbilities

• Repair vehicles and plants as requested by the Workshop Supervisor
• Carry out inspections, brake and smoke tests and show all defects to the Workshop Supervisor before commencing with any repairs or booking out any parts
• Diagnose and inform the Workshop Supervisor of all work and parts required before commencing job
• Job card / inspection sheet must be completed correctly to current point of repair and handed to the Workshop Supervisor at the end of each day’s shift. All non-productive time is also to be added to the correct job card for authorisation by the Workshop Supervisor
• Label parts and put them onto correct shelves, e.g. warranty or exchange unit
• Quarantine, label and report all defective tooling immediately to the site Workshop Supervisor
• Report any defective items immediately to the Workshop Supervisor

Experience and Qualifications

• Motor Mechanics – LGV
• City & Guilds Level 3 in motor mechanics
• Forklift (desirable)
• Operational vehicle / logistical backgroundExperience of working in a customer focused environment
• Experience in the vehicle maintenance sector

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 6% employer pension contribution
• 3X Salary Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Private medical insurance