HGV Technician (Nights) - 587

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Pension with enhanced contributions

Death in service

Cycle to Work

Enhanced parental benefits

Loyalty holidays

Job summary

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician to join the Aftermarket Department at our Preston site, working Saturday to Monday night from 7pm to 7am. You will diagnose faults, service and repair commercial vehicles and trailers, and take part in tests to ensure quality and reliability.

The role requires a City & Guilds or equivalent NVQ level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, with experience in diagnosing and repairing commercial vehicles.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience diagnosing, servicing, maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles.
• Organised and methodical with attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence; HGV licence preferred but not essential.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair commercial vehicles/trailers, diagnose faults, test vehicles, and perform permanent repairs.
• Complete paperwork related to warranty, contract and retail work.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to minimise customer costs.
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Vehicle servicing

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

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.