HGV Technician - 12month FTC

Close Brothers Vehicle Hire Limited; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HGV Technician for a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining both company and customer vehicles, ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will utilize your diagnostic skills and customer service expertise to provide top-notch service. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact operational success. If you are passionate about vehicles and committed to excellence, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Inclusive Work Environment

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnosing vehicle faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain vehicles in line with standards and guidelines.
• Conduct routine inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT testing.
• Address customer queries and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Customer Service Skills

Problem-Solving Ability

Planning and Organizing

Interpersonal Skills

Education

City & Guilds Repair and Servicing of Commercial Vehicles

Equivalent Qualifications

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

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Overall Summary
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

Join the Close Brothers Vehicle Hire Team, where as the Workshop HGV technician you will be required to carry out repair and maintenance work on both CBVH and customer vehicles in line with CBVH and DVSA standards and guidelines.

Working as part of the Transport team, our ideal team member will have previous experience in diagnosing faults on vehicles using the latest diagnostic equipment and must also possess excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• The workshop technician will be required to work with a team of technicians to repair and maintain the vehicles owned by Close Brothers Vehicle Hire or operated by CBVH customers in line with CBVH and DVSA standards and guidelines.
• Their duties will include mechanical repairs, cosmetic repairs, preparation of vehicles for MOT testing and taking the vehicles to MOT, as well as routine 6 weekly safety inspections and B services.
• They will be required to have a good knowledge of the latest vehicle legislation as well as the technical equipment used within the workshop.
• The workshop technician may be required to work shifts, or possibly operate from a mobile repair vehicle if so required by the business. They may also be required to attend breakdowns.
• The workshop HGV technician will be based from Ilkeston.
• Performance of all maintenance services according to the manufacturer's instructions and according to the maintenance schedule/Service processor.
• All visual inspections, adjustment operations, adjustments, operating fluid changes and additions, replacement of worn equipment (e.g., brake linings).
• Resetting of the maintenance system.
• Cleaning and care of the customer vehicle.
• Responsible for repairing and servicing of vehicles booked into the workshop.
• Carrying out warranty repairs to manufacturers guidelines.
• Stripping, fitting and replacing components on vehicles.
• Dealing and resolving customer queries.
• Ensuring that their jobs and deadlines are met.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF ARE/HAVE:

• A hard-working person that is tenacious and resilient with a strong desire to exceed the customers’ expectations.
• Strong ability to plan and organise.
• Practical problem-solving ability.
• Enthusiasm and drive for getting the job done with evidence of “going the extra mile” coupled with strong client focus, a flexible and resilient attitude.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the business.
• Great interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent diagnostic skills.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• City & Guilds Repair and Servicing of commercial vehicles 383 Parts 1,2 &3 or equivalent.
• LCV experience would be advantageous.
• HGV CE,C1E licence.

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at [e-mail] or request a call back.

About Us
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term.

To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

To find out more about life at Close Brothers: https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541

To find out more about our benefits: https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage