HGV Technician

Galaxy Personnel; Ilford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Galaxy Personnel is seeking a skilled HGV Technician for our client in East London. You will diagnose, service and repair heavy goods vehicles, using advanced diagnostic methods and ensure compliance with safety standards.

You will inspect, maintain and balance tyres, carry out hydraulic repairs, and respond to roadside callouts, delivering dependable, safe transport solutions across a busy urban area.

Qualifications

• Holds City & Guilds Parts 1,2 and 3 Motor Vehicle Craft Qualification or equivalent.
• Hold a full category C or D license; reasonable adjustments considered for disabled candidates.
• Experience with advanced diagnostics and heavy vehicle repairs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify problems and apply advanced diagnostic methods or computer equipment to identify causes and achieve satisfactory solutions.
• To 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
• Respond to call outs, carryout 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

Skills

HGV

Technician

Education

City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft (Parts 1,2,3) or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: HGV Technician

Area: East London

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

Salary: Excellent Salary and benefits

Holidays: 33 days including bank holidays

Sick Pay: Yes

Pension: 5% contribution from employer

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Key Role Objectives

• Identify problems and apply advanced diagnostic methods or computer equipment to identify causes and achieve satisfactory solutions;
• To 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
• Respond to call outs, carryout 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

Skills Required

• HGV
• Technician