HGV and Trailer Technician

TruckEast Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a skilled HGV Technician to join their Norwich team. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of heavy goods vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess a technical qualification, a current driving licence, and excellent customer care skills. This position offers a range of benefits including paid breaks and enhanced overtime rates.

Benefits

Overtime paid at an enhanced rate

Paid breaks

30 days holiday per year, rising to 34 days with length of service

Bonus scheme

Optional private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan

A comprehensive Scania training programme

Enhanced employer pension contributions

All required PPE

24/7 well-being and mental health support

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to VOSA standard.
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults.
• Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside or at customer’s premises.
• Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises.
• Liaise with parts department to attain parts.
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to.
• Ensure appropriate clocking is made, all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness.
• Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses.

Skills

Current driving licence

Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks

Ability to work within guidelines and to deadlines

Ability to work as a team

Ability to work under pressure

Solution-driven approach

Computer literate

Excellent customer care skills

Possess excellent accuracy and numeracy skills

Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements

Excellent written and oral communication skills

IT literate

Education

Technical qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualified technician)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated HGV Technician to join our Norwich team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of heavy goods vehicles, ensuring they are safe and compliant with industry regulations and Scanía standards. This role requires a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, day shift, with a 30-minute paid break per shift.

What we offer

• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate


• Paid breaks


• 30 days holiday per year, rising to 34 days with length of service


• Bonus scheme


• Optional private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan


• A comprehensive Scania training programme


• Enhanced employer pension contributions


• All required PPE


• 24/7 well-being and mental health support

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to VOSA standard


• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults


• Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside or at customer’s premises


• Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises


• Liaise with parts department to attain parts


• Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to


• Ensure appropriate clocking is made, all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner


• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness


• Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses

Qualifications

• Technical qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualified technician)

Knowledge and skills

• Current driving licence


• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks


• Ability to work within guidelines and to deadlines


• Ability to work as a team


• Ability to work under pressure


• Solution-driven approach


• Computer literate


• Excellent customer care skills


• Possess excellent accuracy and numeracy skills


• Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• IT literate

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• ADR


• HGV licence


• Experience working with Scania products


• Fork Lift licence

TruckEast Ltd are an equal opportunities employer.