HGV Technician

Close Brothers Group; Ilkeston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Stakeholder pension contribution

Gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Buy additional holiday

Job summary

Close Brothers Vehicle Hire (CBVH) is seeking skilled technicians to repair and maintain a fleet of HGVs and LCVs, ensuring compliance with CBVH and DVSA standards. The role involves cosmetic and mechanical work, MOT preparation, and routine safety inspections in a team setting.

The ideal candidate has proven experience with HGV repairs, is proactive, and able to work across a range of vehicle types. A flexible, hybrid working pattern is offered, with opportunities to support customers and meet

Qualifications

• Experience repairing HGVs and other commercial vehicles.
• Tenacious and resilient with a strong customer focus.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Practical problem-solving skills and a drive to complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain CBVH vehicles in line with CBVH and DVSA standards.
• Carry out mechanical and cosmetic repairs across various vehicle types.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and present for MOT when required.
• Conduct routine six-weekly safety inspections and B services.
• Operate workshop diagnostics and equipment safely and effectively.
• Replace vehicle components as needed and perform warranty repairs.
• Respond to customer queries professionally and meet deadlines.
• Provide breakdown support and mobile repair services as needed.

Skills

HGV repairs experience

Job description

This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST. The vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join the Close Brothers Vehicle Hire (CBVH) team where you will carry out repair and maintenance work on our fleet of HGVs and LCVs, ensuring they're fit for purpose and in line with CBVH and DVSA standards and guidelines. You'll have previous experience in HGV & LCV repairs, cosmetic repairs, preparation of vehicles for MOT testing as well as routine 6 weekly safety inspections. You'll be a hard worker and a strong team player.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with a team of technicians to repair and maintain vehicles owned by Close Brothers Vehicle Hire or operated by CBVH customers, in line with CBVH and DVSA standards.
• Carry out mechanical and cosmetic repairs across a range of vehicle types.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and present vehicles for MOT as required.
• Complete routine six-weekly safety inspections and B services in line with maintenance schedules.
• Apply up-to-date knowledge of vehicle legislation and safely operate modern workshop diagnostic and technical equipment.
• Perform maintenance services in accordance with manufacturer instructions and service processor schedules.
• Conduct visual inspections, adjustments, fluid changes and replacements, including worn components such as brake linings.
• Reset vehicle maintenance systems following servicing or repair work.
• Complete warranty repairs in line with manufacturer guidelines.
• Strip, fit and replace vehicle components as required.
• Respond to and resolve customer queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Meet allocated job timescales and ensure deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Provide breakdown support and operate from a mobile repair vehicle where required by the business.

Previous knowledge and experience of HGV repairs and the commercial vehicle Industry

Previous knowledge and experience of HGV repairs and the commercial vehicle Industry

QUALIFICATIONS

• A hard-working person that is tenacious and resilient with a strong desire to exceed the customers' expectations
• Strong ability to plan and organise
• Practical problem-solving skills
• Passion and drive for getting the job done with evidence of "going the extra mile"

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU ARE:

• HGV Class 1 driving licence
• IRTE accredited

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: #LI-JN1 #LI-CBVH #LI-Onsite The company Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Our specialist lending and deposit solutions include:

• Commercial: Offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market.
• Retail : Provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates.
• Property: Offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.

At Close Brothers, we are here to help people and businesses thrive over the long term. Through our deep sector knowledge and expertise, focus on delivering excellent and specialist service, and strength of established relationships, we support our customers through the cycle. Our values of deep expertise, consistent service and long-term relationships embody our distinctive culture and customer-centric approach. We also recognise our responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our businesses, employees and customers, now and into the future.

Benefits

• Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday