HGV Technician (Nights)

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Enhanced pension & death in service

Cycle to work

Parental benefits

Loyalty holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd is seeking a motivated technician for the Deeside Service Department on a Tuesday to Friday night shift from 6pm to 6am. You will undertake maintenance and repair activities on commercial vehicles and trailers, diagnose faults, and carry out tests to ensure permanent repairs.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the role requires an organised, methodical approach, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure both as part of a team and on your own

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 or above in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience diagnosing, servicing and repairing commercial vehicles.
• Organised and detail oriented with problem-solving ability.
• Completed manufacturer courses and kept technical data up to date.
• Full UK driving licence; HGV licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair on commercial vehicles and trailers.
• Diagnose faults, carry out tests and implement permanent repairs.
• Complete warranty, contract and retail paperwork.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to minimise costs.
• Undertake other duties as instructed by management.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Diagnostics & fault finding

Organised & methodical

Manufacturer training knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork & initiative

UK driving licence

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
• Excellent personal development and training opportunities