HGV Technician - Welder/ Fabricator

Kautec Recruitment; Linlithgow Bridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fleet management firm is looking for an experienced HGV Technician - Fabricator Welder for their workshop in the Kent area. The candidate will be responsible for various fabrication tasks, chassis repairs, and vehicle maintenance. Ideal applicants should possess relevant qualifications and a strong work ethic to thrive in a positive working environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (City & Guilds, NVQ) in welding or fabrication is ideal.
• Relevant experience in the automotive industry will be considered.
• Ability to work in a vibrant environment and provide first-class service.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication for a diverse fleet of vehicles.
• Perform chassis repairs and body building.
• Handle vehicle servicing and maintenance.

Skills

TIG and MIG welding

Chassis repairs

Vehicle servicing and maintenance

Education

City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent in welding or fabrication

Job description

HGV Technician - Fabricator Welder

Description

Welder/Fabricator/Coachbuilder Vacancy

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Day shift, 45 hours per week

Position: Permanent, Full-time

I am working with and on behalf of my client to secure a qualified, highly skilled, and motivated Welder/Fabricator/Coachbuilder for their workshop in the Kent area.

The company is a highly experienced fleet management firm providing commercial vehicle solutions in the municipal sector for many years.

They specialize in short and long-term fleet hire solutions with workshops and depots across the UK.

You can expect a positive and vibrant working environment where your efforts are rewarded. Skills can be developed through upskilling, but the right attitude and desire to provide first-class service cannot be taught.

Your responsibilities will include fabrication for a diverse fleet of vehicles, including but not limited to:

• Chassis repairs
• Vehicle servicing and maintenance
• Body building and repairs
• Riveting, bolting, cutting, shaping, bending
• Fabricating mainly from steel
• Correction of running defects
• Chassis and fabrication work
• TIG and MIG welding
• Hydraulic work
• MOT preparation

Requirements:

Ideally, candidates will be fully qualified (City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent) in welding and/or fabrication. Consideration will also be given to candidates with relevant experience obtained through time served, especially within the automotive industry.

If you're interested, get in touch for further details and start your next career journey. Apply with your CV today.

Additional Information:

Kautec Recruitment recruits for various sectors and is actively seeking HGV Technicians, HGV Fitters, Mechanics, Mobile Technicians, PSV Technicians, and Engineers for fleet management clients across the UK.

If you're seeking a new role but are not a Technician by trade, we would still love to hear from you and assist in finding your next career step. Keywords include: HGV, heavy goods vehicle, commercial vehicle, RCV, refuse collection vehicle, tipper, sweeper, Gritter, mechanic, vehicle engineer, vehicle technician, fitter, workshop, fabricator, welding.