Hgv Technician

Rocket Staffing Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company sick pay scheme

Personal pension with enhanced pension

Death-in-service benefit

Job summary

Rocket Staffing Group Ltd. in Manchester is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to maintain, service, diagnose faults, test and repair commercial vehicles and trailers.

The role reports to the Shift Supervisor within the Service Department and operates on a rotating 12-hour day-shift pattern (6:00 am–6:00 pm). The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, strong fault-finding skills, a full UK driving licence, and good communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or equivalent qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience in vehicle diagnosis, servicing, maintenance and repair.
• Commercial vehicle maintenance and repair experience.
• Good technical knowledge and fault-finding skills.
• Full, current UK driving licence.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Maintain professional standards and contribute positively to the workshop team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and other technical faults on commercial vehicles and trailers.
• Carry out routine servicing, preventative maintenance and vehicle inspections.
• Undertake repairs and ensure faults are resolved permanently and completely.
• Conduct vehicle tests to verify performance, safety and roadworthiness.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation for warranty, contract and retail work.

Skills

Fault finding

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

HGV Technician

Location Manchester

Salary 46 k to 48 K per year

Full-time · 4 on, 4 off day shifts

Working hours: 6:00 am–6:00 pm

• Weekly pay.
• company sick pay scheme
• Personal pension with enhanced employer contributions
• Death-in-service benefit for pension scheme members.

1. Job purpose

To carry out HGV maintenance, servicing, fault diagnosis, testing and repair of commercial vehicles and trailers, ensuring that all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required technical standards.

The HGV Technician will report directly to the Shift Supervisor and contribute to the effective operation of the Service Department.

2. Key duties and responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and other technical faults on commercial vehicles and trailers.
• Carry out routine servicing, preventative maintenance and vehicle inspections.
• Undertake repairs and ensure faults are resolved permanently and completely.
• Conduct vehicle tests to verify performance, safety and roadworthiness.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation for warranty, contract and retail work.

3. Essential qualifications and experience

• City & Guilds or equivalent qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Previous experience in vehicle diagnosis, servicing, maintenance and repair.
• Commercial vehicle maintenance and repair experience.
• Good technical knowledge and fault-finding skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Full, current UK driving licence.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Maintain professional standards and contribute positively to the workshop team.

Overall role profile: This position is suited to a qualified, experienced HGV Technician with strong commercial vehicle maintenance and diagnostic skills, a commitment to quality workmanship and the ability to work a rotating 12-hour day-shift pattern.