HGV Fitter

SRC Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in vehicle services is seeking a skilled vehicle technician to carry out maintenance and repairs to DVSA standards. The successful candidate will have an HGV Licence and a strong understanding of vehicle systems, including electrics and hydraulics. This role involves working a shift pattern, ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance standards while contributing to the efficient operation of the workshop.

Qualifications

• HGV Licence – Min class 2 preferred.
• Commercial workshop experience required.
• Good understanding of Electrics, Pneumatics and Hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on vehicles to DVSA standard.
• Conduct vehicle fault diagnostics and prepare for MOT testing.
• Ensure health & safety regulations are adhered to at all times.

Skills

Diagnosing vehicle faults

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Education

IRTEC accreditation

City & Guilds or NVQ qualification

Job description

Duties And Responsibilities

MAIN TASKS OF JOB:

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to DVSA standard
• Diagnose, report & rectify all types of faults on both vehicles & trailers
• Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully & that all relevant precautions are taken & company processes followed at all times
• Work safely to ensure health & safety regulations & safe working practices are adhered to at all times
• Ensure accurate record keeping is maintained & job cards & service sheets are completed accurately & on time
• Workshop Housekeeping - Maintain a High Standard of Cleanliness and Tidiness
• Keep up to date with current legislation & accreditation critical to the role
• Prepare & present vehicles for MOT test to DVSA standard
• Conduct vehicle & trailer brake roller testing
• Carry out vehicle fault diagnostics
• Test driving of vehicles following repairs
• Liaise with fleet manager & workshop Manager
• Show flexibility & adaptability with strong team work ethic, able to problem solve, prioritise & make key decisions where necessary, work independently when required
• Ability to focus & work with attention to detail & accuracy
• Ensure all company vehicles are inspected & maintained in line with current legislation & expected standard of roadworthiness
• Regular maintenance & inspection of workshop equipment & tools to ensure they meet the standard required for safety & current legislation
  
  

Hours

Shift 1 15:30 pm – 02:30 am

Shift 2 05:00 am – 16:00 pm

Minimum hours – 48 – a level of flexibility will be required

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• HGV Licence – Min class 2 (preferrable) Scania experience preferred
• Experience in a commercial workshop
• Good understanding of Electrics, Pneumatics and Hydraulics
• IRTEC accreditation
• Technical qualification City & Guilds or NVQ qualified technician or with proven documented experience in repairing & maintaining vehicles
• Must be eligible to work in UK
  
  

Salary

£48,000 - £55,000 per annum

Relationships

• Responsible to: Workshop Manager
• Responsible for: None
• Liaison with: Directors, Managers, Customers, Supplier