HGV Technician

JR United Kingdom; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A resource management and recycling firm in Sittingbourne seeks a skilled HGV Technician to maintain and repair its fleet. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, performing maintenance checks, and keeping detailed records of work. Candidates should have an HGV Class 1 licence and relevant experience, particularly with DAF trucks. This full-time role offers day shifts, with a commitment to safety and quality service.

Benefits

Company van

Life Insurance with access to GP24

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company Event

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Workshop environment.
• Experience working in a similar role with HGVs.
• Experience in the Waste Industry.
• Experience working with DAF trucks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and diagnose faults on fleet vehicles.
• Undertake preventative maintenance checks and repairs.
• Perform road tests and emergency call-out repairs.
• Maintain repair and service records using tablets.

Skills

Good Communication

Time and Priority Management

Problem Solving

Education

HGV Class 1 Driving Licence/CPC

NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

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Job Type: Permanent / Full time

Hours: Day Shifts - 6:30am 5pm with Saturdays from 06:00 12:00 on a rota basis

About Us:

Countrystyle is a family-owned resource management and waste recycling business. We are proud to operate the largest independent fleet of modern waste management vehicles in Kent, London and the Southeast. We are looking for a HGV Technician to join our Workshop team at our workshop in Ridham, Sittingbourne.

About the role:

To maintain high standards of workmanship and competence in performing tasks associated with preventative maintenance checks and general maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out inspections, diagnosing any faults and defects on fleet vehicles, trailers, related equipment and components. This includes testing, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, and re-assembling as required.
• Undertaking preventative maintenance checks, services and general maintenance/repairs of fleet vehicles, trailers, related equipment and components.
• Perform road tests.
• Perform emergency call out repairs as required.
• Competently operate electronic testing equipment and other hand tools.
• Maintain repair and service records on each vehicle using tablets.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately and in a timely manner, as required, and in line with Countrystyles policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all work completed is carried in line with the safe systems of work and that appropriate PPE and safety equipment is used at all times.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, HR and Environmental policies and procedures.

About you:

Good Communication Skills:

• Good Communication
• Time and Priority Management
• Problem Solving

Experience:

• Experience working in a Workshop environment.
• Experience working in a similar role with HGVs.
• Experience in the Waste Industry.
• Experience working with DAF trucks.

Qualifications:

• HGV Class 1 Driving Licence/CPC
• NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Ability to work alone or in a team
• Company van
• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Event
• GymFlex salary sacrifice

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