HGV Technician (Days)

Thomas Hardie Commercials; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay scheme

Personal pension plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced parental benefits

Loyalty holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

Thomas Hardie Commercials is looking for a dedicated Commercial Vehicle Technician to join our Aftermarket Department in Preston. You'll be responsible for maintenance and repair of various commercial vehicles, working a dynamic schedule from Wednesday to Saturday.

The successful candidate will need a City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 qualification and experience in vehicle servicing. We provide a competitive salary along with benefits like a pension scheme and personal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (NVQ level 3).
• Experience with commercial vehicles required.
• Attention to detail in problem-solving.
• Full UK driving license; HGV preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and repair activities on commercial vehicles.
• Complete paperwork related to warranty and retail work.
• Carry out preventative maintenance work.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Vehicle maintenance

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ level 3

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and conscientious Commercial Vehicle Technician to join the Aftermarket Department at our Preston site, working Wednesday to Saturday on the following shift pattern:

• Wednesday from 1pm to 7pm

• Thursday to Saturday from 7am to 7pm

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

• 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