HGV Technician

Holt Automotive Recruitment Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency seeks an experienced HGV Technician for their operations in Swindon. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You must possess NVQ level 3 or equivalent and have expertise in mechanical and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will manage a variety of tasks from routine servicing to complex repairs. Attractive salary package included.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of heavy goods vehicles.
• Ability to work on complex mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
• Diagnose faults in various bus types promptly.
• Document all work performed including parts used.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Routine servicing

Maintaining vehicle safety

Education

NVQ level 3

City & Guilds

Job description

Job Title: HGV Technician

Location: Swindon

Salary: £48,000 - £54,000

Overtime paid at 1.3x

Various Shifts Available

As HGV Technician you will responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles to ensure that vehicles are safe, reliable, and compliant with regulations. Technicians work on a range of tasks, from routine servicing to complex mechanical and electrical repairs, ensuring vehicles are fit for operation.

What you'll do as the HGV Technician:

• Routine servicing, repair and maintenance of the PSV Fleet to highest DVSA standards
• Be first point of contact for in depth fault finding and repairs on various bus types.
• SME (Subject Matter Expert) in Mechanical and Electrical fault finding.
• Be fully conversant with the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems including engine management, automatic/semi-automatic gearboxes, electronic braking, suspension, electronic destinations, multiplex wiring systems and E.C.U.
• Carry out projects/trials on behalf of the Engineering Director and/or Technical Manager
• Maintain detailed records of all work carried out, including parts used and time taken.
• Fully comply with all HS&E legislation and group policies.

What you'll need to be an HGV Technician:

• NVQ level 3, City & Guilds, Time...