HGV Technician (Days)

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

Job summary

A leading commercial vehicle service provider in Widnes seeks a skilled technician for its Service Department. The role involves maintenance and repair of commercial vehicles, requiring a NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance. Ideal candidates will have experience in vehicle repair, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Competitive pay and benefits include a pension scheme, sick pay, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company sick pay scheme

Personal pension with enhanced contributions

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience working on commercial vehicles is required.
• Full and current UK driving licence; HGV licence preferred.
• Must have undertaken manufacturers training courses.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and repair activities on commercial vehicles.
• Complete paperwork relating to warranty, contract & retail work.
• Perform preventative maintenance work.

Skills

Experience in diagnosis, servicing, maintenance and repair of vehicles

Organised and methodical problem solving

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

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

Reporting to the Workshop Controller, 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 and Company benefits including 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, EAP, loyalty holidays and excellent personal development and training opportunities.