HGV Technician / Mechanic

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial vehicle service provider in King's Lynn is looking for an HGV technician responsible for maintaining commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standards. Key responsibilities include routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, and ensuring safety regulations are followed. Candidates should have a technical qualification or relevant workshop experience, possess a current driving license, and demonstrate strong customer care skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a commitment to team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification or hands-on workshop experience.
• Current driving license.
• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks.
• Teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standard.
• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose faults on vehicles and trailers.
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations are adhered to.

Skills

Technical qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ)

Excellent customer care skills

Ability to work under pressure

Solution-driven approach

Numeracy skills

Education

City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ in relevant field

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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.

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.