HGV Technician (Nights)

Thomas Hardie Commercials; Shotton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Pension

Cycle to Work

Maternity/Paternity benefits

Personal development and training

Job summary

Thomas Hardie Commercials in Deeside is seeking a motivated service technician to join our night shift on Tue-Fri, 6pm–6am. You will maintain and repair commercial vehicles and trailers, diagnose faults, and carry out tests to ensure permanent, high-quality repairs.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will complete warranty, contract and retail paperwork, participate in preventative maintenance, and work as part of a capable team to keep fleets safe and on the road.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2+ in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent.
• Experience diagnosing, servicing, maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles.
• Full UK driving licence; HGV licence preferred but not essential.
• Organised, methodical with good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair commercial vehicles and trailers of all types.
• Diagnose faults and carry out tests to ensure permanent repairs.
• Complete paperwork for warranty, contract and retail work; perform preventative maintenance.
• Work as part of a team and also on own initiative.

Skills

Heavy vehicle repair

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2+ in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, professional, and versatile individual to join the Service Department based at our Deeside site working a Tuesday to Friday nightshift 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.

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.

We offer competitive rates of pay and Company benefits including

• 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