HGV Technician / Mechanic

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

Job summary

A leading commercial vehicle service provider in the UK is seeking an HGV technician to maintain and repair commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standards. The ideal candidate will possess a technical qualification and have excellent customer care skills. Health & Safety adherence is essential. This position requires strong teamwork ability and the capacity to work under pressure. The role offers a full-time schedule with alternating shifts.

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.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standard.
• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs to VOSA standard.
• Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside or customer premises.

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

Education

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

Tools

Computer literate

IT literate

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.