HGV Technician (Nights) - 587

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Death in service benefit

Cycle to Work scheme

Parental leave benefits

Loyalty holidays

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd in Preston seeks a Commercial Vehicle Technician to join the Aftermarket Department on a Saturday to Monday night schedule, 7pm–7am. You will diagnose faults, test vehicles, and perform repairs across a range of commercial vehicles and trailers.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent), a relevant UK driving licence, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (City & Guilds) or equivalent.
• Experience diagnosing, servicing, maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles.
• UK driving licence; HGV licence preferred but not essential.
• Organised and methodical with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team or on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair activities on commercial vehicles/trailers; diagnose faults and test vehicles.
• Carry out permanent and complete repairs.
• Complete paperwork related to warranty, contract and retail work.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimise costs for customers.
• Duties as required by the Shift Supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (City & Guilds)

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and conscientious Commercial Vehicle Technician to join the Aftermarket Department at our Preston site, working Saturday to Monday night from 7pm to 7am.

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, loyalty holidays and excellent personal development and training opportunities.