HGV Technician / Mechanic

Truckeast Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle maintenance company in the UK is seeking an HGV technician. The role includes maintaining commercial vehicles to MOT standard, diagnosing faults, and ensuring safety regulations. Candidates should have a valid driving licence, flexibility, and strong communication skills. Experience with Scania products and an HGV licence are desired.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to Health and Safety requirements.
• Experience working with Scania products is a plus.
• Main dealer workshop experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers.
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults.
• Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully.
• Liaise with the parts department for parts acquisition.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness while working.

Skills

Current driving licence

Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks

Ability to work as a team

Excellent customer care skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

IT literate

Education

HGV licence

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, alternating by week between 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00, with a 30-minute paid break per shift. The HGV technician's role within TruckEast is to be responsible for maintaining commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standard.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to VOSA standard
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
• Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside or at customer's premises
• Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises
• Liaise with parts department to attain parts
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to
• Ensure appropriate clocking is made, all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
• Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses
• Provide cover on rota system for breakdown cover

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Current driving licence
• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks
• Ability to work within guidelines and to deadlines
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Solution-driven approach
• Computer literate
• Excellent customer care skills
• Possess excellent accuracy and numeracy skills
• Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• IT literate

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ADR
• HGV licence
• Experience working with Scania products
• Fork Lift licence (FLT)
• Main dealer workshop experience