HGV Technician

AutoSkills (United Kingdom); Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Tool allowance

Pension contributions (6%)

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) is seeking a skilled Heavy Vehicle Technician in Haywards Heath to perform inspections, servicing and repairs, diagnose faults, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role involves planning safety inspections, carrying out brake tests, and conducting post-repair tests on large vehicle fleets.

You will work with hydraulic systems and require City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.

Qualifications

• Qualified with City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience with large vehicle fleets and hydraulic systems.
• Commitment to vehicle safety, compliance and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle maintenance inspections, servicing and repairs.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs.
• Plan safety inspections in coordination with Workshop Supervisor.
• Ensure all statutory vehicle inspections are met.
• Complete brake testing as required.
• Conduct post-repair road tests to verify safety.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Brake testing

Road tests

Safety inspections

Hydraulic systems

NVQ Level 3

Large fleets

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, flexible working hours considered

Benefits: 25 Days holiday + Bank Holiday, Annual tool allowance, up to 6% pension contributions

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle maintenance inspections, servicing and repairs.
• Diagnose faults and complete the necessary repairs.
• Work with the Workshop Supervisor to ensure safety inspections are planned at least six months in advance.
• Ensure all statutory vehicle inspections and obligations are met.
• Complete brake testing as required.
• Conduct post-repair road tests to confirm vehicles are safe and roadworthy.
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience maintaining and repairing large vehicle fleets.
• Experience working with specialist hydraulic systems.
• A strong commitment to vehicle safety, compliance and quality workmanship.