HGV Technician

Ascott Transport Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport and distribution company in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join their established team. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing fleet vehicles to ensure they meet safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess the relevant qualifications and have a background in vehicle maintenance. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

21-30 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Life Assurance Cover

Health Cash Plan

Refer a friend scheme

Personal development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a HGV Technician or Vehicle Mechanic.
• Demonstrated ability to perform maintenance and repairs on HGVs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair fleet vehicles.</li>
• Conduct road tests on vehicles.</li>
• Perform roadside repairs as needed.</li>
• Prepare MOTs for own and 3rd party fleets.</li>
• Support out of hours breakdown cover.</li>

Skills

Routine maintenance

Diagnosis and repairs

MOT preparations

Roadside repairs

Education

City and Guilds / NVQ / IRTEC qualifications

Job description

About ATL

Ascott Transport Limited is a family owned, rapidly growing force in the delivery of customer focused transport and distribution solutions. We are trusted by some of the biggest household names in the UK across food, engineering and automotive sectors. We pride ourselves for our commitment to create a supportive, encouraging and progressive workplace. We believe in supporting and investing in our employees talents to grow and develop within ATL.

4-on 4-off day shift pattern (35 hours per week) Salary £48,500.

MondayTo Friday shifts available (50 hours per week) Salary £52 910

About HGV Technician

We are currently recruiting for HGV technician to join our established garage team. As HGV Technician you will perform routine maintenance, diagnosis and repairs to heavy goods vehicles. You will also ensure that trucks meet an organisation's safety and customer service standards. Your day to day will consist of the following :

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles (primarily DAF) and trailers to DVSA standards
• Carrying out road tests
• Carrying out roadside repairs to own fleet vehicles and trailers
• Carrying out planned routine maintenance to own fleet and 3rd party fleet
• Carrying out MOT preparations on own fleet and 3rd party fleet
• Carrying out re-chassis work and light fabrication
• Responsible for the upkeep of scheduled maintenance records to ensure compliance of the companies Operator's licence
• Support business with out of hours breakdown cover for own fleet vehicles
• Willing to participate in relevant training and assessments
• Support and comply with the companies Health and Safety procedures and standards
• You will from time to time be required to undertake other duties of a similar nature as reasonably required by your line manager

Benefits

In addition you get :

• Competitive salary
• 21-30 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance Cover
• Health Cash Plan
• Refer a friend scheme
• Personal development opportunities
• Free on-site parking

Required skills and experience

Ideally as a HGV Technician / Mechanic, you will come from a time served motor vehicle technician background, having attained appropriate City and Guilds / NVQ / IRTEC qualifications. This is a great opportunity for a skilled or semi-skilled HGV Technician looking for their next challenge.

A HGV driving license is desired but not essential.

Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

We are looking forward to hearing from you!