HGV Technician (Nights)

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd is seeking motivated service technicians for our Trafford Park site to join the Service Department on a 4 on 4 off night shift from 6pm to 6am, maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles and trailers. You will diagnose faults, carry out tests, and perform permanent repairs.

A City & Guilds or NVQ level 2+ in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance is required, with a full UK driving licence; HGV licence preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2+ in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience diagnosing, servicing, maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Experience working on commercial vehicles is required.
• Full UK driving licence; HGV licence preferred but not essential.
• Friendly, confident, and professional with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a larger team or on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and repair on commercial vehicles/trailers.
• Diagnose faults and carry out tests on vehicles.
• Effect permanent and complete repairs.
• Work on a 4 on 4 off night shift pattern from 6pm to 6am.

Skills

Organised

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

NVQ level 2 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Other duties within the role will include:

• Completing paperwork and procedures relating to warranty, contract & retail work.
• Preventative maintenance work to minimise unnecessary customer costs.
• Any other duties reasonably within your capabilities as instructed by your manager.

The successful candidates will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Obtained a City & Guilds or other adequate qualification to NVQ level 2 or above, in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience in the diagnosis, servicing, maintenance and repair of vehicles, experience of working on Commercial Vehicles is required.
• Organised and methodical approach to problem solving with attention to detail.
• Undertaken manufacturers training courses and maintained knowledge of work methods and technical data.
• Full and current UK driving licence, an HGV licence is preferred but not essential.
• A friendly, confident, and professional manner with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a larger team as well as on their own initiative.

An opportunity has arisen for motivated, professional, and versatile individuals to join the Service Department based at our Trafford Park site working a 4 on 4 off night shift pattern from 6pm to 6am.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the main job function will be to undertake maintenance and repair activities on commercial vehicles/trailers of all types, to diagnose faults, carry out tests on vehicles and effect permanent and complete repairs.

We offer competitive rates of pay and Company benefits including Weekly pay, Company sick pay scheme, personal pension with enhanced contributions and death in service benefit for pension members, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced paternity and maternity benefits, loyalty holidays and excellent personal development and training opportunities.