Hgv Technician

CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Erith; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate up to £23

Overtime paid at time and a half

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Technical training

Career progression

Wellbeing programme

Death-in-service

Branded uniform

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Fleet Maintenance Company in Erith is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to service, maintain and repair a varied fleet of heavy commercial vehicles and trailers. The role is permanent with regular daytime hours and opportunities for overtime.

You will perform inspections, diagnose faults and work with the workshop team to plan repairs, keeping records up to date. Training is provided and a progression path is available for motivated technicians.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds, NVQ Level 3, IMI qualification or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience maintaining and repairing HGVs or other heavy commercial vehicles.
• Strong understanding of DVSA inspection and maintenance standards.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication, organisation and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs, trailers and associated commercial vehicles.
• Completing routine vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Identifying worn or defective components in line with DVSA standards.
• Working with the wider workshop team to plan and complete vehicle repairs.
• Completing all relevant job cards, maintenance records and warranty documentation.
• Keeping the workshop, tools and equipment clean, safe and organised.
• Providing roadside or off-site repair support when required.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

DVSA knowledge

UK driving licence

Teamwork

Education

City and Guilds/NVQ/IMI in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

HGV Technician

Commercial Vehicle Fleet Maintenance Company

Up to £23ph depending on experience
Overtime paid at time and a half
Permanent Position
Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30
One Saturday in two, 05:00–13:00

JOB DESCRIPTION

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced HGV Technician to join a well-established commercial vehicle maintenance business based in Erith.

You will be responsible for carrying out high-quality, safe and compliant maintenance and repair work on a varied fleet of heavy commercial vehicles and trailers.

This is a permanent position offering regular daytime hours, additional overtime opportunities and access to ongoing technical and manufacturer training.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs, trailers and associated commercial vehicles
• Completing routine vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
• Identifying worn or defective components in line with DVSA standards
• Working with the wider workshop team to plan and complete vehicle repairs
• Completing all relevant job cards, maintenance records and warranty documentation
• Keeping the workshop, tools and equipment clean, safe and organised
• Providing roadside or off-site repair support when required

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• City and Guilds, NVQ Level 3, IMI qualification or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Previous experience maintaining and repairing HGVs or other heavy commercial vehicles
• A strong understanding of DVSA inspection and maintenance standards
• The ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
• A full UK driving licence
• Good communication, organisation and teamwork skills

Experience working with trailers, tail lifts, LOLER equipment or mixed commercial vehicle fleets would be advantageous.

BENEFITS

• Hourly rate of up to £23.00, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Saturday shifts paid at the overtime rate
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Manufacturer and in-house technical training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programme
• Death-in-service benefitEnhanced maternity and paternity policies
• Branded uniform and employee reward programmes