HGV Technician

RH Recruiting Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking HGV Contracting Technicians in Cardiff. The role involves inspecting and repairing vehicles to ensure they meet DVSA standards. Applicants should have a minimum NVQ level 3 and at least 5 years of related workshop experience. This position offers various benefits including competitive wages and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive wages starting at £1200 for 50 hours

Continuous IMI Level 3 training courses

Free overalls, hats, thermos

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or proven work history.
• 5 years’ workshop experience in similar roles.
• Additional qualifications in specialist diagnostics, electrical repair, mechanical repair, and welding are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles to ensure road worthiness.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintain health and safety standards and record paperwork.

Skills

Vehicle inspection

Diagnostics and repair

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Education

City and Guilds / NVQ level 3

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Overview

HGV Contracting Technicians, immediate opportunities Cardiff

“Are you looking for ongoing opportunities and to develop your skillset?”
“Do you want to be rewarded in addition to your salary?”

Here are just some of the many benefits of working as a Venatu Contractor

Why work as a Venatu contractor?

• Protecting your income
• Wages starting at £1200 for a 50-hour week.
• Roles inside and outside of IR35.
• Working conditions
• Blue chip customers with fully equipped workshops
• Local work wherever possible, as well as National opportunities
• Continuous work
• Short- and long-term contracts (short term often extend into months depending on client’s needs). Many contractors have been working with Venatu’s clients for the last 7 months and beyond
• Ongoing IMI Level 3 training courses for contractors that meet the criteria*
• Technical back up from a qualified engineer.
• Contractor Care Packages
• Regular competitions for engineers to win prizes including social events, some of our contractors are joining us at The St Leger races in September
• “Refer a friend” schemes- earn an extra £150 by referring a contractor (T&C apply)
• And there’s more
• Monthly newsletters to keep you up to date with industry news
• Free overalls, hats, thermos

What you will be doing

• Inspection, maintenance, and repair of vehicle to ensure road worthiness and reliability to DVSA standards.
• Diagnostics and repair of mechanical issues, to include steering, suspension, and brake systems. Fuel and air systems, Transmission, and driveline.
• Diagnostics and repair of electrical issues including ABS, EBS, HVAC and Multiplex CAN Systems.
• Replacement of major units.
• Repairs including engine repair/rebuild.
• Use of Dealer level and generic diagnostic equipment to assist in time efficient repair.
• To repair and maintain vehicles to manufacturers standards and schedules.
• To always maintain health and safety standards, and work within company guidelines and safe working practices.
• Complete job cards, maintenance records and associated paperwork to a good standard.

Qualifications and experience requirements

• Recognised apprenticeship or proven work history.
• City and Guilds / NVQ level 3 minimum
• 5 years’ workshop experience in similar roles.
• Additional qualifications in specialist diagnostics, electrical repair, mechanical repair and welding would be advantageous.

How to apply

Does all this sound like something you want to be part of?

Call us immediately on 07514 665509 to discuss the opportunities and to secure one of the roles today, and more importantly find out how you too can become part of the Venatu contracting family.

About Venatu

Venatu Contracting Services is a specialist division here at Venatu Recruitment Group, we focus on the recruitment of talent across the UK. If you feel you match the desired criteria, or you would like more information on roles such as Commercial Vehicle Technician, PSV Engineer, PSV Mechanic or Fitter, we would really like to hear from you. Alternatively, please visit our website.

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