HGV Technician (Days)

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Cycle to Work

Enhanced parental benefits

Loyalty holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd in Manchester is seeking motivated individuals to join our Service Department at the Trafford Park site. Shifts are 4 on 4 off, from 6am to 6pm, performing maintenance and repair on commercial vehicles and trailers.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will diagnose faults, carry out tests, and complete repairs, while handling warranty, contract and retail paperwork and carrying out preventative maintenance to keep customers on the road.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience diagnosing, servicing, and repairing commercial vehicles.
• Organised and methodical with attention to detail.
• Manufacturers training courses completed with knowledge of data.
• Full UK driving licence; HGV licence preferred but not essential.
• Good communication and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair commercial vehicles/trailers of all types.
• Diagnose faults, carry out tests and effect complete repairs.
• Complete paperwork for warranty, contract and retail work.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimise costs.
• Work well in a team or on own initiative as required.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for motivated, professional, and versatile individuals to join the Service Department based at our Trafford Park site working a 4 on 4 off day shift pattern from 6am to 6pm.

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 or above, 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
• excellent personal development and training opportunities