HGV Mechanic - HGV Technician

Transcomm Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Life Assurance

Pension contributions up to 5%

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus

Incentives and commission schemes

Further Education Assistance

Job summary

Transcomm Recruitment is recruiting for HGV Mechanic/Technician roles in Hayes. You will maintain, service and repair heavy goods vehicles, ensuring high safety and performance standards. Full training is provided for those with a mechanical background in related sectors.

Shifts run 06:00-15:00 and 13:00-22:00 with rotation and optional overtime. Benefits include 25 days holiday, life assurance, pension contributions up to 5%, private medical insurance, bonus schemes and education support.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical background in commercial vehicles or related fields.
• IRTEC/BTEC/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent required.
• Full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections to diagnose faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Repair and service engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension.
• Carry out routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire checks.
• Implement preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Communicate repairs and maintenance needs with the workshop team.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

HGV knowledge

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

IRTEC / BTEC / City & Guilds qualifications

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

A major Commercial Vehicle manufacturer is looking for a number of HGV - commercial Vehicle Mechanics - Technicians for their extremely busy commercial vehicle workshop.

Must possess a mechanical or technician background in any of the following: Commercial vehicles, plant, vans, agricultural, construction, armed forces and either have experience of IRTEC, BTEC or City & Guilds qualifications or similar. Full training provided.ROLE: HGV Mechanic - HGV Technicians

LOCATION

Hayes

BASIC SALARY

£20 to £24 per hour depending upon experience

SHIFTS

06.00-15.00 and 13.00-22.00. This will be rotated, one week early and one week late. Lots of overtime available if wanted.

OVERTIME

Lots available

BENEFITS

• 25 days holiday


• 1 x Life Assurance


• Company Pensions contribution of up to 5%


• Private Medical Insurance


• Bonus


• incentives and commission schemes


• Further Education Assistance

As an HGV Technician you are responsible for the maintenance, service, and repair of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). You ensure that all vehicles are maintained to a high safety and performance standard, identifying and repairing any mechanical or electrical issues. If you do not possess HGV Technician/Mechanic experience you will be trained and taught

The Specifics

• Perform detailed vehicle inspections to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment.


• Assess issues related to engines, transmissions, brake systems, and other critical components of HGVs.


• Conduct repairs on various vehicle systems, including engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, and suspension.


• Carry out routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire checks and replacements, and fluid top-ups.


• Implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and enhance vehicle reliability.


• Monitor and record vehicle performance to anticipate potential problems and schedule timely interventions.


• Communicate effectively with the Workshop Controller and the services team to explain repairs and maintenance needs.


• Keep abreast of the latest developments in HGV technology and repair techniques.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Must possess a mechanical or technician background in commercial vehicles, plant, vans, agricultural, construction and either have experience of IRTEC, BTEC or City & Guilds qualifications or similar. Full training provided

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