HGV Technician

Daniel Mayer Photography; Braintree; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and ambitious council as an HGV Technician in Braintree. This role involves maintaining and servicing a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring compliance with industry standards. You'll work in a supportive environment that values creativity and innovation, with opportunities for personal development and a commitment to employee well-being. Enjoy competitive pay, a local government pension, and various staff benefits. If you're a motivated team player with a passion for vehicle maintenance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Learning and development for all staff

Staff discounts at local businesses

Staff recognition schemes

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Hold a valid category C driving licence or willingness to achieve it.
• Experience with a variety of HGV vehicles, ideally refuse vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service the Council's mixed fleet of vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with DVSA standards and relevant legislation.
• Perform diagnostic work and running repairs.

Skills

HGV repair and maintenance

Diagnostic work

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Recognised qualification in engineering or motor vehicle repair

Relevant experience

Job description

We have an opportunity for an HGV Technician to join our team based in the Fleet Workshop at Braintree District Council.

Location: Braintree, Essex

Salary: £39,545 to £42,965 per annum (inclusive of Market Supplement)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Close Date: Midnight on Sunday 18th May

Why Choose Braintree District Council

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

HGV Technician - The Role:

Working in within the fleet workshop, you will part of the team looking after the maintenance and servicing needs of the Council's mixed fleet of heavy and light goods vehicles, plant and machinery.

One of your key responsibilities will be to ensure vehicles are serviced and maintained according to the schedule and to DVSA standards, manufacturer's procedures, the Council's Operators Licence and relevant legislation.

Other duties will include diagnostic work, preparation for MOT's, running repairs, roadside breakdown and recovery, welding, completion of paperwork and accurate maintenance of records.

HGV Technician - You:

To be successful in this role, you will hold a recognised qualification in engineering or motor vehicle repair and maintenance OR relevant experience and have a valid category C driving licence (or willingness to achieve this within 6 months).

It is essential that you have experience of repair and maintenance of a wide variety of HGV vehicles, ideally including refuse vehicles. You will need to be a positive team player who can work unsupervised, manage your own time effectively and be self-motivated. You also need to be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, managers and suppliers.

Flexibility around working hours is required as you will be required to cover shifts and weekends on a rota basis. (37 per week, Mon - Fri) including late shift.

HGV Technician - Benefits:

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Some of the benefits of working for Braintree District Council are:

- Competitive pay and benefits

- Local government pension scheme

- Learning and development for all staff

- Staff discounts at local businesses

- Staff recognition schemes

- Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership

Closing date for receipt of applications: Midnight on Sunday 18th May

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