HGV Technician / Mechanic

TruckEast Ltd; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial vehicle service company is seeking an experienced HGV technician responsible for maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles and trailers. The ideal candidate will hold a technical qualification and a current driving licence, with strong problem-solving and customer care skills. This position offers a structured work schedule and a supportive environment focused on professional development.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualified technician), or knowledge gained through hands-on workshop experience.
• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers.
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults.
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations are adhered to.

Skills

Technical qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ)

Current driving licence

Excellent customer care skills

Solution-driven approach

Computer literate

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Technical qualification

Job description

Overview

Working hours: 40 hours - Monday to Friday, alternating by week between 8:00-16:00 and 16:00-00:00, 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

Candidate requirements

• Technical qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualified technician), or knowledge gained through hands-on workshop experience
• 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

TruckEast Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.