HGV Technician in Leeds)

Kemp Recruitment Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established fleet maintenance company in Leeds is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to inspect and repair vehicles to high standards. The role includes responsibilities such as diagnosing faults, maintaining vehicles, and ensuring compliance with maintenance records and safety protocols. Candidates should have experience in a HGV/LGV workshop, NVQ Level 3, and a Category C Drivers Licence. This position offers 25 days holiday, a quarterly bonus scheme, and additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Eligible for quarterly bonus scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Death in Service payout

Free parking

Onsite kitchen facilities

Onsite Gym

Qualifications

• Experience in a HGV/LGV workshop.
• NVQ Level 3 required.
• Category C Drivers Licence mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle faults.
• Document all works on maintenance software.
• Ensure timely maintenance of vehicles.
• Aim for a 100% MOT first time pass rate.
• Attend roadside vehicle breakdowns.
• Maintain effective communication with colleagues.
• Minimise vehicle downtime.
• Obtain correct authorisation for expenditure.
• Wear appropriate PPE in the workshop.
• Assist with scheduled equipment checks.
• Keep the workshop clean and tidy.
• Communicate workshop issues to management.

Skills

Experience in a HGV/LGV workshop

NVQ Level 3

Category C Drivers Licence

Education

IRTEC Inspection Technician

Job description

HGV Technician

Location: Leeds

Shift: Monday - Friday 7am-5pm (30‑minute break) 1 in 2 Saturdays 7am‑12pm

Salary: £51,780 per year basic salary

My client is a well‑established Fleet maintenance company who have been operating for nearly 70 years. They have modern, fully equipped workshops in the North and South of England which operate and maintain a fleet of over 2000 vehicles. The role of HGV Technician will involve being responsible for carrying out inspection and service routines, general repairs and maintenance of vehicles in a professional and safe manner. The HGV Technician will be reporting to the Workshop Manager and will be able to investigate and diagnose faults, report findings and be able to carry out all repairs to the current manufacturer’s standards.

Responsibilities of the HGV Technician

• To inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle faults to the company’s expected high standards as set out in the DVSA’s guide to maintaining roadworthiness.
• Ensure that you document all works carried out on the company’s chosen software for vehicle maintenance records.
• Ensure that vehicles and equipment are maintained in a timely manner with no undue delays.
• Aim for a 100% MOT first time pass rate but not less than the 95% national average.
• Attend vehicle breakdowns at the roadside or customer premises to repair mechanical breakdowns, request further diagnosis in the workshop or communicate the need for recovery where required.
• Maintain effective and constructive communication with other key colleagues daily.
• To minimise downtime of vehicles and ensure vehicles are available for the Service Delivery Department at the earliest opportunity.
• Obtain correct authorisation for any expenditure. Requests for parts requests are accurate so as not to slow down the repair time.
• Correct PPE must be worn or used where required in the workshop. Reporting defective equipment immediately.
• Assist the Workshop Supervisor in carrying out scheduled equipment checks.
• Ensure general housekeeping is carried out and the workshop is kept clean and tidy.
• Communicate any issues that arise in the workshop to your Workshop Supervisor or Transport Manager.
• To carry out any other tasks as instructed by Senior Management which are in keeping with the job role.

Required Skills, Experiences & Qualifications for the HGV Technician

• Experience in a HGV/LGV workshop.
• NVQ Level 3.
• IRTEC Inspection Technician (or will be provided in first 6 months of employment).
• Category C Drivers Licence.

Additional Information/Benefits for the HGV Technician

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Eligible for quarterly bonus scheme (after 12 months of employment).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Death in Service payout: two times annual salary.
• Free parking.
• Onsite kitchen facilities.
• Onsite Gym.

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