HGV Fitter Transport · Colchester

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

Job summary

A leading company in vehicle maintenance is seeking a skilled Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join their workshop team in Colchester. The role involves undertaking vehicle repairs and ensuring compliance with DVSA standards. Ideal candidates will possess an HGV licence, technical qualifications, and a strong grasp of vehicles' electrical systems, alongside proven experience in a commercial workshop setting.

Qualifications

• HGV Licence – Min class 2 preferred.
• Experience in a commercial workshop.
• Good understanding of vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on vehicles to DVSA standard.
• Diagnose and report all types of faults on vehicles.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and service sheets.

Skills

Electrics

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Problem Solving

Education

IRTEC accreditation

City & Guilds or NVQ qualified technician

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