HGV Technician

Galaxy Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HGV Technician in East London. The role includes diagnosing and repairing vehicles, conducting MOT testing, and maintaining system safety. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and a full driving license. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including holiday and sick pay.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Sick Pay

5% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Hold Parts 1, 2 and 3 City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft Qualification or equivalent.
• Hold a full category C or D license.
• Keep up to date with new technology and read industry literature.

Responsibilities

• Identify problems and apply advanced diagnostic methods.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle systems safely and economically.
• Respond to call outs and carry out roadside repairs.

Skills

HGV Diagnostics

Roadside Repair

Hydraulic Systems

MOT Testing

Vehicle Maintenance

Education

City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft Qualification or equivalent

IRTEC license or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HGV Technician

Area: Barking/Dagenham

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (Days) Basic Hours 36 (3 Days minimum)

Salary: Potential earnings including overtime £70,000.00

Holidays: 33 days including bank holidays

Sick Pay: Yes

Pension: 5% contribution from employer

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent/ Contract

Are you an HGV Technician/Fitter looking for a secure well paid role in East London?

Galaxy Personnel is looking for HGV Technician/Fitters. If you are looking for a secure well paid permanent job with 33 days holiday, sick pay, great pension contributions, and great pay this could be the role for you!

Key Role Objectives

• Identify problems and apply advanced diagnostic methods or computer equipment to identify causes and achieve satisfactory solutions
• Inspect, maintain, service, diagnose, repair and adjust plant and their associated components and systems in a safe and economical manner employing such skills and knowledge as may be required to current Road Transport and Health & Safety legislation and policies
• Inspect, fit and balance vehicle tyres and carry out puncture and other minor repairs
• Complete repairs to hydraulic systems
• Hold a qualification to complete Ministry of Transport (MOT) Testing classes 4,5 & 7
• Respond to call outs, carry out roadside repairs of vehicles following breakdowns, liaising with emergency services as necessary and advising members of the public
• To drive, deliver, collect, road test and present for testing all vehicles to Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV), Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCV), light commercial, including plant machinery

What you will need

• Holds Parts 1,2 and 3 City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft Qualification or equivalent
• Hold a full category C or D license, reasonable adjustments will be considered for disabled candidates
• Hold a IRTEC license or equivalent
• Keep up to date with new technology
• Read industry literature to stay aware of new policies and procedures

If this is a role you would be interested in and want to hear more, contact David Steel (phone number removed).