HGV Technician

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their Service Department. This role involves maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles, ensuring they operate efficiently and safely. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in vehicle maintenance, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. With competitive pay and a range of benefits including a pension scheme and personal development opportunities, this position offers a fantastic chance to grow within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company sick pay scheme

Personal pension with enhanced contributions

Death in service benefit

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced paternity and maternity benefits

Loyalty holidays

Personal development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnosing, servicing, and repairing commercial vehicles.
• Organised and methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and repair activities on commercial vehicles.
• Complete paperwork and procedures for warranty and retail work.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Vehicle Diagnosis

Preventative Maintenance

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, professional, and versatile individual to join the Service Department based at our Lancaster site. Various shift patterns available, please contact for further details.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the main job function will be to undertake maintenance and repair activities on commercial vehicles/trailers of all types, to diagnose faults, carry out tests on vehicles and effect permanent and complete repairs.

Other duties within the role will include:

• Completing paperwork and procedures relating to warranty, contract & retail work.
• Preventative maintenance work to minimise unnecessary customer costs.
• Any other duties reasonably within your capabilities as instructed by your manager.

The successful candidates will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Obtained a City & Guilds or other adequate qualification to NVQ level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience in the diagnosis, servicing, maintenance and repair of vehicles, experience of working on Commercial Vehicles is required.
• Organised and methodical approach to problem solving with attention to detail.
• Undertaken manufacturers training courses and maintained knowledge of work methods and technical data.
• Full and current UK driving licence, an HGV licence is preferred but not essential.
• A friendly, confident, and professional manner with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a larger team as well as on their own initiative.

We offer competitive rates of pay and Company benefits including Weekly pay, Company sick pay scheme, personal pension with enhanced contributions and death in service benefit for pension members, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced paternity and maternity benefits, loyalty holidays and excellent personal development and training opportunities.

Contact our HR Department for further details on 0151 319 3269 or send a CV with a covering letter to [e-mail]