HGV Trailer Technician

We Are Workforce Ltd; Redditch; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an HGV Trailer Technician in Redditch. You will ensure our fleet of music tour trucks remains operational, maintaining safety standards and training apprentices. This full-time role offers competitive pay and the chance to work within the vibrant music scene.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ qualified technician).
• LGV/HGV licence ideal, however not essential.
• Trailer running gear experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain trailers to comply with legal & company standards.
• Responsible for training and developing apprentices.
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Time Management

Education

Technical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ)

Job description

Trailer Technician Days –Redditch

We currently have a full-time vacancy for a HGV Trailer Technician, based in our busyRedditchDepot.

Are you passionate about trucks, trailers, and the vibrant world of live music? We’re looking for a skilled HGV Trailer Technician to keep our fleet of music tour trucks on the road and performing at their best!

Pay Rates:

• £17.30 per hourMonday to Friday (£18 per hour if have C+E licence).
• £25.95 per hour after 40 hours per week.
• Bank holidays paid at 2.5 x hourly rate.

Shift Patterns:

• 06:00 – 15:00 week 1
• 11:00 – 20:00 week 2
• Shift rotation

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and Maintain trailers to road worthy conditions to comply with Legal & Company standards.
• Support the business with various projects.
• Responsible for the training and development of Apprentices.
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults.
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness.
• Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses.
• Provide support to both parts & administration teams when required.
• Prepare trailers for MOT Testing.
• To record trailer defects and keep accurate records of work carried out on each trailer.
• Repair Minor Accident Damage.
• Carry out Fault Diagnosis.
• Working with the following Equipment (vehicles, trailers, and ancillary equipment)

Skills and Knowledge:

• Capability to work within guidelines given and to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Actively seek solutions to problems.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks.

Experience / skills that will be regarded as ideal are:

• Technical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ qualified technician) or proven experience repairing & maintaining vehicles.
• LGV/HGV licence ideal, however not essential.
• Trailer running gear experience.
• SAF/BPW experience.

Why Work With Us:

Become an integral part of the vibrant music scene! Join a team of professionals who share your love for music and live events. If you're ready to join a thriving team and make unforgettable memories along the way, we want to hear from you!

Apply Today!

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