HGV Mechanic

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle dealership in Kent is looking for Commercial Vehicle Technicians. The role offers a competitive salary along with a welcome bonus of £2,000 for successful candidates. Responsibilities include testing vehicles, diagnosing faults, and repairing components. Applicants should have previous heavy vehicle mechanics experience and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company sick pay

Free Parking on Site

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in heavy vehicle mechanics is essential.
• Qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3) is required.
• Driving licence (preferably HGV) is a must.

Responsibilities

• Test vehicles and diagnose faults.
• Recognise and report vehicle/component defects.
• Service, adjust and repair vehicles/components.

Skills

Previous experience in heavy vehicle mechanics

Ability to work well under pressure

Team player

Ability to use own initiative

Literacy and numeracy skills

Available for overtime

Education

Qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair (preferably heavy vehicle)

Job description

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Channel Commercials is an established and leading heavy commercial vehicle dealer in Kent, providing sales, parts and servicing for DAF Trucks in the South-East.

We have excellent opportunities for Commercial Vehicle Technicians at our depots across Kent. The successful applicants will have the chance to undertake technical training and progress their career with a structured manufacturer.

We are also offering a welcome bonus of £2,000* for successful candidates who join us as Commercial Vehicle Technicians in response to this advert.

• Competitive salary. (Saturdays and overtime paid at time and a half)
• Company sick pay
• Free Parking on Site
• Employee Assistance Programme (including private GP appointments).

Based at one of our depots in Kent:

• Ashford
• Aylesham
• Maidstone
• Strood

Hours:

• 40 hours a week plus overtime
• Alternate shifts Monday – Friday plus Saturdays on a rota basis
• Night shift positions also available

Key responsibilities include to: -

• Test vehicles and diagnose faults
• Recognise and report vehicle/component defects or symptoms of impending failure
• Service, adjust and repair vehicles/components
• Complete job records

Essential Qualities include:-

• Previous experience in heavy vehicle mechanics
• Qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair (preferably heavy vehicle) eg City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3) or equivalent
• Driving licence (preferably HGV)
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Team player
• Ability to use own initiative
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Available for overtime

Desirable Qualities include:-

• DAF trucks mechanical experience

*To be paid in two instalments, £1000 after 6 months successful performance, and £1000 after 12 months successful performance. Direct applicants only. Agency referrals are excluded.