Hgv Technician

Simply Recruitment Group; Leyland; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Pension

Job summary

Simply Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced HGV & Plant Engineer/Technician in Leyland to join a small engineering team on a permanent basis. Salary up to £54,340 per annum depending on experience, with holidays and pension. Mon-Fri, 7:00am–5:00pm, on-site role.

You will inspect, maintain, fault-find and repair HGVs, trailers, vehicles and plant equipment, ensuring all work is safe and high quality. 4+ years' experience and apprentice-trained to NVQ/C&G Level 3 are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience as HGV/Plant Technician.
• Apprentice-trained and qualified to C&G or NVQ Level 3 in HGV Maintenance & Repair, or equivalent.
• HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence – desirable.
• IRTEC accreditation – desirable.
• LEEA / LOLER competence – desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, maintenance, repairs and MOT preparation on HGVs, trailers, vehicles and plant.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Dismantle, repair and replace faulty components and carry out testing to ensure equipment is operating safely.
• Carry out maintenance and inspections to the required standards.
• Liaise with the workshop team to identify and order required parts.
• Complete all relevant maintenance documentation and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Work effectively as part of a small team while managing workload and meeting deadlines.

Skills

Diagnostics

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Auto-electrical knowledge

Teamwork

Safety focus

Education

C&G or NVQ Level 3 in HGV Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV & Plant Engineer / Technician to join a small, established engineering team working on a permanent basis in Leyland.

Salary: Up to £49,400 – £54,340 per annum, depending on experience plus holidays, pension etc.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm

Working alongside a Senior Technician, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of HGVs, trailers, vehicles and plant equipment, ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities for the HGV Technician

• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, maintenance, repairs and MOT preparation on HGVs, trailers, vehicles and plant.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Dismantle, repair and replace faulty components and carry out testing to ensure equipment is operating safely.
• Carry out maintenance and inspections to the required standards.
• Liaise with the workshop team to identify and order required parts.
• Complete all relevant maintenance documentation and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Work effectively as part of a small team while managing workload and meeting deadlines.

About the HGV Technician:

• 4+ years' experience working as an HGV / Plant Technician.
• Apprentice-trained and qualified to C&G or NVQ Level 3 in HGV Maintenance & Repair, or equivalent.
• Experience working with HGVs and plant equipment.
• Experience preparing tractor units and trailers for MOT.
• Good mechanical, hydraulic and auto-electrical knowledge.
• Basic welding skills.
• Experience carrying out LOLER inspections.
• Ability to work safely and responsibly under pressure.
• HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence – desirable.
• IRTEC accreditation – desirable.
• LEEA / LOLER competence – desirable.