HGV Technician (Nights)

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial vehicle maintenance company based in Widnes is seeking motivated individuals for a night shift role (Tuesday to Friday) in the Service Department. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing commercial vehicles, completing necessary paperwork, and performing preventative maintenance. Candidates must have an NVQ level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, experience in vehicle repair, and strong communication skills. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Company sick pay scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Personal development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnosis, servicing, maintenance, and repair of vehicles.
• Organised and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Full and current UK driving licence; HGV licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and repair activities on commercial vehicles.
• Complete paperwork and procedures relating to warranty and contract work.
• Preventative maintenance work to minimise unnecessary customer costs.

Skills

Vehicle diagnosis

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

THOMAS HARDIE COMMERCIALS LTD

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

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 3 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, EAP, loyalty holidays and excellent personal development and training opportunities.