HGV Technician

Interaction Recruitment

Harlow

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Company pension

Training & development

Free on-site parking

Company events

Fortnightly pay

Late-shift bonus

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting for an HGV Technician in Harlow. This hands-on role suits a technician with strong mechanical and diagnostic experience who enjoys working on a varied range of commercial vehicles.

The successful candidate will carry out servicing, inspections and repairs, diagnose faults, and use TEXA or Jaltest diagnostics. Week 1 runs 7:00am-3:00pm and Week 2 12:00pm-8:00pm, with a Saturday shift; £60 late-shift bonus is paid.

Qualifications

Experience with servicing, inspections and repairs.
NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds desirable.
Class 1 or Class 2 licence advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

Carry out servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on HGVs and commercial vehicles.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
Carry out fault finding using TEXA and Jaltest.
Complete MOT preparation and rectification work.
Investigate and repair vehicle defects.
Carry out repairs safely and to a high standard.
Complete service sheets, job cards and vehicle documentation accurately.
Work both independently and as part of a workshop team.
Maintain a clean, safe and professional working environment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Diagnostic skills

HGV knowledge

Servicing & repairs

TEXA/Jaltest

Class 1/2 licence advantageous

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds desirable

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds desirable

Tools

TEXA

Jaltest

Job description

HGV Technician

Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: £42,000-£65,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday-Friday, rotating shifts
Employment: Permanent, Full-time
Recruitment: Managed by Interaction Recruitment on behalf of our client

The Opportunity

I am currently working with an established independent HGV workshop in Harlow who are looking to recruit an experienced HGV Technician to join their growing workshop team.

This is a hands-on position suited to a technician with strong mechanical and diagnostic experience who takes pride in their workmanship and enjoys working on a varied range of commercial vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on HGVs and commercial vehicles.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
Carry out fault finding using diagnostic equipment, including TEXA and Jaltest.
Complete MOT preparation and rectification work.
Investigate and repair vehicle defects.
Carry out repairs safely and to a high standard.
Complete service sheets, job cards and vehicle documentation accurately.
Work both independently and as part of a workshop team.
Maintain a clean, safe and professional working environment.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous experience working as an HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic.
Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills.
Good knowledge of HGVs and commercial vehicles.
Experience with servicing, inspections and repairs.
Experience using diagnostic equipment such as TEXA or Jaltest.
A logical approach to fault finding.
Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
A reliable, professional and safety-conscious approach.
NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.
Class 1 or Class 2 licence is advantageous but not essential.