Hgv Technician

CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unpaid lunch

Temp-to-Perm opportunity

Weekday schedule

Public sector fleet environment

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Ilford, East London, is looking for an experienced HGV Technician for a temporary-to-permanent role at a busy public sector fleet workshop.

You will service, maintain, inspect, diagnose and repair a varied fleet of municipal and commercial vehicles, following DVSA standards. A full UK driving licence is required, and there is a 1-hour unpaid lunch with a Monday–Friday day shift.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Previous experience as an HGV Technician or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of HGV inspection, maintenance and repair procedures.
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Understanding of DVSA standards.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a workshop team.
• Experience with municipal or public sector fleets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV and commercial vehicles.
• Completing scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Identifying worn or defective components to DVSA standards.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and inspections.
• Maintaining maintenance records and workshop documentation.
• Ensuring work is completed safely and to quality standards.
• Collaborating with the workshop team to maintain vehicle availability.
• Keeping workshop areas and tools organised.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Fault-finding

DVSA standards knowledge

Independent working

Teamwork in workshop

Education

City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

HGV TECHNICIAN - Perm Days

Fleet Workshop - Confidential Employer

£32.00 per hour

Temporary to Permanent Position

Monday to Friday, Perm Days

Start between 06:00-08:00

Finish between 16:00-18:00 depending on workload

1-hour unpaid lunch

Ilford, East London

JOB DESCRIPTION

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced HGV Technician to join a busy public sector fleet workshop based in Ilford on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

You will be responsible for carrying out servicing, maintenance, inspections, diagnostics and repairs across a varied fleet of commercial and municipal vehicles.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Heavy Vehicle Technician looking for a strong hourly rate, weekday working and the opportunity to secure a permanent position with a stable long-term employer.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV and commercial vehicles
• Completing scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
• Identifying worn or defective components in accordance with DVSA standards
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and statutory inspections
• Completing maintenance records and associated workshop documentation
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to required quality standards
• Working with the wider workshop team to maintain vehicle availability
• Keeping workshop areas, tools and equipment safe and organised

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• City and Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Previous experience working as an HGV Technician, Heavy Vehicle Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician
• Strong knowledge of HGV inspection, maintenance and repair procedures
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• An understanding of DVSA standards
• A full UK driving licence
• The ability to work independently and as part of a workshop team

Experience working on municipal, refuse, specialist fleet or public sector vehicles would be advantageous but is not essential.

PACKAGE

• £32.00 per hour
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
• Monday to Friday working
• Flexible start between 06:00 and 08:00
• Finish between 16:00 and 18:00 depending on workload
• Stable public sector fleet environment
• Long-term permanent opportunity for the right candidate