HGV Technician Ringmer Service & Support

Hgvtraders; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic mechanical services team as an HGV Technician, where your expertise in vehicle maintenance and repair will shine. This role offers a diverse work environment, providing essential services to a range of clients, including emergency response teams. You'll be responsible for performing repairs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining detailed records. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive culture, this forward-thinking company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training. If you're passionate about vehicles and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance Scheme

Annual Leave

Hybrid Working Scheme

Discounts on various services

Opportunities for Professional Qualification

Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

Company Car

Qualifications

• Qualified Technician with NVQ III or equivalent in vehicle repair.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on various vehicles.
• Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance to DVSA standards.

Skills

HGV Maintenance

Vehicle Repair

Health and Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ III or City and Guilds in Motor Vehicle Repair

Full Driving License

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Repair Equipment

Job description

Colas and Iveco are currently looking for a HGV Technician to join our successful and expanding Mechanical services team in Ringmer, to carry out compliance checks, maintenance and repairs on cars, vans and heavy goods vehicles. Whilst being a main dealer for Iveco Trucks, we also have contracts with East Sussex Fire and Rescue, the NHS and the Sussex and Surrey Police Force. We also work with local operators and private customers, making our work diverse. We have a large body repair and paint facility, as well as a fabrication and welding department.

Main Responsibilities

As an HGV Technician, the primary responsibilities include providing routine maintenance and repairs to equipment and vehicles of different manufacturers and models.

Their other main duties and responsibilities include:

• Performing major and minor repairs to cars, vans, heavy goods vehicles, trailers, and other vehicles in the company fleet and customers' fleets
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services to DVSA standards
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written or spoken instructions
• Keen awareness of health and safety, working safely and maintaining risk assessments with teams
• Ability to perform well independently and with teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled
• Providing repair services and breakdown cover to clients on the road in case of emergencies
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management
• Providing in-house training to recruits and trainees

Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role, you will need to be a qualified and experienced Technician. You will need to be a team player with high standards and a passion for the work and vehicles you work on.

Qualifications:

• Full driving license; LGV licence not essential but would be an advantage
• NVQ III or City and Guilds Motor vehicle repair or manufacturer equivalent
• Knowledge of various makes and models of vehicles and equipment

AVAILABLE TRAINING

• HGV training
• Safety and Environment training
• Roadside working/recovery if required
• EV Training

Package Description

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

• A salary between £35,000 and £45,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 21.5 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants, and much more through our online employee benefits portal

As a business, we hold three core values: Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders. We harness a productive environment where talents are fully utilized and organizational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity. Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Additional Benefits

• Company Pension
• Company Car

About the Company

Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people, including over 1,500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors, as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.