HGV Technician - Nights

Auto Professionals Recruitment Services; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an HGV Technician for a full-time, permanent position in Lancashire. The role involves maintaining and repairing heavy goods vehicles during night shifts, from 6pm to 6am, 1 in 3 Sundays. Candidates need a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and a full UK driving license. Experience with fault diagnostics is essential, and tools are to be provided by the technician. This position offers competitive hourly pay and various perks including a pension scheme and tool discounts.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

MOT Bonus

Support in achieving a Class 1 Driving Licence

Pension Scheme

Death in Service

60% discount on Beta Tools

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2 or 3 qualification with Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience with fault diagnostic equipment required.
• Full UK driving license is needed (HGV beneficial but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy goods vehicles for optimal performance.
• Diagnose and fix electrical faults in units.
• Complete reports and administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Fault diagnostic equipment (Tech tool, STAR, JAL)

Electrical fault troubleshooting

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification with Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

HGV Technician - NIGHTS

• Full Time/Permanent
• 17.00 to 20.43 per hour dependent on experience.
• Hours Monday - Thursday 6pm - 6am
• 1 in 3 Sundays Required (Paid a time and a half)
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Plus MOT Bonus, IRTEC Accreditation, Accredited Tail Lift Courses, Support in achieving a Class 1 Driving Licence, Pension Scheme, Death in Service, and a generous 60% discount on Beta Tools

Responsibilities of an HGV Technician:

• In the role of HGV Technician, you will be essential in maintaining and repairing heavy goods vehicles to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Reporting to the Workshop Manager
• Servicing
• Maintaining and fixing various faults and mechanical issues
• Dealing with electrical faults in units
• Maintaining and fixing driving and parking sensors
• Required to work on HGV Units and Trailers
• Complete administrative tasks and reports as requested
• Fixing Suzie lines and connections
• Diagnostic work
• Brakes checks and changes
• Suspension work
• MOT Prep & Post MOT repairs

Requirements of HGV Technician

• Have a Level 2 or 3 qualification with Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Full UK driving licence (HGV Licence beneficial but not essential)
• Experience in fault diagnostic equipment, e.g. Tech tool, STAR and JAL and including trailer systems
• Must have your own hand tools to bring with you