HGV Technician

Holt Automotive Recruitment Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced HGV Technician. This role involves maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles to ensure they are safe and compliant. Responsibilities include servicing the fleet to DVSA standards and being the first point of contact for fault finding. Candidates need an NVQ Level 3 qualification and experience with mechanical and electrical systems. The position offers a competitive salary, various shifts, and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in routine servicing and maintenance of heavy goods vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to work on various bus types and comply with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
• Work on routine servicing and complex repairs.
• Be the first point of contact for fault finding.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Routine servicing

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: HGV Technician

Location: Swindon

Salary: £48,000 - £54,000

Overtime paid at 1.3x

Various Shifts Available

As HGV Technician you will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles to ensure that they are safe, reliable, and compliant with regulations. Technicians work on a range of tasks, from routine servicing to complex mechanical and electrical repairs, ensuring vehicles are fit for operation.

What you'll do as the HGV Technician

• Routine servicing, repair and maintenance of the PSV Fleet to highest DVSA standards
• Be first point of contact for in depth fault finding and repairs on various bus types.
• SME (Subject Matter Expert) in Mechanical and Electrical fault finding.
• Be fully conversant with the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems including engine management, automatic/semi-automatic gearboxes, electronic braking, suspension, electronic destinations, multiplex wiring systems and E.C.U.
• Carry out projects/trials on behalf of the Engineering Director and/or Technical Manager
• Maintain detailed records of all work carried out, including parts used and time taken.
• Fully comply with all HS&E legislation and group policies.

What you'll need to be a HGV Technician

• NVQ level 3, City & Guilds, Time...