HGV Technician - Coleraine

VanRath; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland is seeking an HGV Vehicle Technician/Mechanic. The successful candidate will perform fleet inspections, diagnostic testing, and various maintenance tasks. Key requirements include an NVQ level 3 qualification, and the role offers excellent benefits such as health insurance, a pension plan, and a gym membership. Competitive pay is provided, with potential for higher rates for experienced candidates.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Free work laptop

Referral bonus

Life insurance

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience working with heavy vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy vehicle fleet inspections and diagnostics.
• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs of vehicles.
• Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to the Workshop Supervisor.

Education

NVQ level 3 covering trucks/buses/trailers or similar

Job description

VANRATH are recruiting a HGV Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to work with the leading provider of commercial vehicles in NI.

Salary

Up to £20 an hour, potential for slightly higher for heavily experienced candidates (overtime also offered).

Role

The successful candidate will be required to perform heavy vehicle fleet inspections, diagnostic testing and carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs including the replacement of parts.

• Ensuring repairs are carried out according to manufacturer's procedures in a safe and responsible manner
• Completion of jobs from general servicing to fault finding, working on electrics and carrying out strips and rebuilds
• Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with Standard Times using special tools where appropriate
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process
• Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and with warranty material on completion of a repair
• Work with the parts team to ensure correct replacement parts are fitted to vehicles
• Road test vehicles if required (if holder of an HGV licence)
• Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to Workshop Supervisor
• Ensure service sheets are completed as per Company instructions

Requirements

• Matching NVQ level 3 with time served covering trucks/busses/trailers or similar.

This role comes with incredible benefits

• Health insurance
• Pension
• EAP
• Discounts
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work
• Free parking
• Free work laptop
• Referral bonus
• Life insurance

Some feedback from recent VANRATH candidates-

''I would highly recommend VANRATH who I found to be thoroughly helpful, informative and efficient from first point of contact. Within a week of sending my CV I had interviewed and received an offer for a new role''

''Very pleased with the service provided and extremely appreciative to VANRATH, who I'd highly recommend.''

''VANRATH was very helpful in assisting me in obtaining my new employment post. They made care to stay in touch, inform me of any updates and gave me some excellent interview advice. Thank you for all your assistance; I wouldn't think twice about using VANRATH again. Outstanding service.''