HGV Technician

SER (Staffing) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SER (Staffing) Ltd seeks an experienced HGV / LGV / Commercial Vehicle Technician for a busy Glasgow workshop. You’ll service, diagnose, repair and maintain a wide range of vehicles, from vans to heavy trucks, in a modern, well-equipped facility.

We pride ourselves on sensible workloads, employee wellbeing and high workmanship standards. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm (45 hours/week) with an hourly rate of £20–£25; full time, with opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as HGV/LGV/Commercial Vehicle Technician.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of heavy vehicles.
• Experience servicing, maintenance, inspections and repairs.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on a wide range of commercial vehicles (LCVs to HGVs).
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and ensure vehicles remain roadworthy.
• Carry out MOT preparation, inspections, servicing and brake testing.
• Work across a multi-brand fleet to gain exposure to various makes/models.
• Identify defects and complete necessary repairs per guidelines and standards.
• Maintain accurate records of servicing/repairs performed.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to high workshop standards.

Skills

HGV/LGV Technician

Diagnostics

Maintenance & Repairs

Independent / Team worker

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technician

Glasgow

Salary:

• £20.00
• £25.00 per hour (£47,000
• £58,500 per annum)

Working hours:

• Hours: Monday - Friday | 45 hours per week
• Working Hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technician to join a well-established, independent commercial vehicle business based in Glasgow. Our client operates a modern, well-equipped workshop, providing servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs across a wide range of commercial vehicles, from light commercial vans through to heavy goods vehicles. Working with an established portfolio of blue-chip customers, the business prides itself on providing a high standard of service whilst maintaining a positive and supportive working environment for its technicians. Unlike many high-pressure workshop environments, our client places a strong emphasis on manageable workloads, employee wellbeing and ensuring technicians have the time and facilities required to complete work to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs across a wide range of commercial vehicles, including LCVs, LGVs and HGVs.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and vehicle system faults.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and ensure vehicles remain roadworthy.
• Carry out MOT preparation, vehicle inspections, servicing, and brake testing.
• Work across a multi-brand fleet, gaining exposure to various makes and models of commercial vehicles.
• Identify defects and complete necessary repairs in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate records of servicing, maintenance and repair work.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently, maintaining high workshop standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as an HGV Technician, LGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician or HGV Mechanic.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of commercial vehicles, ideally including heavy goods vehicles.
• Experience carrying out servicing, maintenance, inspections and mechanical repairs.
• Confident diagnosing and repairing faults across different vehicle manufacturers.
• Relevant qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) would be desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an established workshop team.
• A proactive approach to vehicle maintenance, safety and quality workmanship.

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