HGV Technician

TruckEast Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy goods vehicle service provider is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to maintain and repair vehicles in compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in HGV maintenance. This full-time role offers competitive pay and a range of benefits including overtime, healthcare, and training programs.

Benefits

Overtime paid at an enhanced rate

30 days holiday per year

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Health & wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical knowledge and experience in HGV maintenance.
• Flexibility to undertake various tasks within guidelines.
• Experience with Scania products desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to VOSA standards.
• Diagnose and rectify vehicle faults.
• Complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Cover rota system for breakdown assistance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Excellent customer care skills

Problem-solving skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Team working skills

Education

Level 3 City and Guilds or NVQ qualification

Tools

Own toolbox and tools

Experience using Kerridge

Job description

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 22:00-06:00, with a 30-minute paid break per shift

What do we offer our HGV Technicians?

• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
• Paid breaks
• 30 days holiday per year, rising to 34 days with length of service
• Bonus scheme
• Optional private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• A comprehensive Scania training programme
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support programme
• Refer a friend scheme
• All required PPE

Brief description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated HGV Technician to join our award winning Crick team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of heavy goods vehicles, ensuring they are safe and compliant with industry regulations and Scania standards. This role requires a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to VOSA standard
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
• Ensure necessary paperwork is completed to the required standard and in a timely manner
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness and ensure all health and safety and environmental processes are adhered to
• Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend relevant training courses
• Provide cover on rota system for breakdown cover, and to attend disabled vehicles at the roadside or at customer's premises

Skills, qualifications and experience

• Level 3 City and Guilds, or NVQ qualification in a relevant field, or proven mechanical knowledge and experience in HGV maintenance
• Excellent customer care skills; able to deliver Scania's premium service standard at all times
• Strong problem-solving and IT skills with the ability to interpret technical documents and schematics
• Excellent attention to detail, high accuracy and numeracy skills, and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• A valid driving licence is preferred; HGV licence is an advantage but not mandatory
• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks and work within Scania guidelines and to set deadlines
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Experience working with Scania products is desirable but not essential
• Own toolbox and tools
• Experience using Kerridge, desirable but not essential

TruckEast is an equal opportunities employer.

Job details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to GBP23.00 per hour

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Experience

• HGV: 3 years (required)
• Mechanical engineering: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location

In person