HGV Technician / Mechanic

TruckEast Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial vehicle service provider located in Peterborough is looking for an HGV technician to maintain and repair commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standards. The successful candidate must possess a City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualification and have excellent customer care skills. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, and adherence to Health & Safety regulations. This is a full-time position with specific working hours and a focus on teamwork and skill development.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification or hands-on workshop experience is required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations is essential.
• Experience with Scania products and commercial vehicles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on vehicles and trailers.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in various vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the workshop.

Skills

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

Education

Technical qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualified technician)

Tools

Scania products

Fork Lift licence (FLT)

Job description

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, alternating by week between 08:00-16:00, 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

To perform this role successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Qualifications and/or Experience

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

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

TruckEast Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.