HGV Vehicle Technician

SUEZ; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling and recovery company in the UK is seeking a skilled individual for vehicle maintenance. The role includes servicing, repairing various vehicles, and adhering to health and safety standards. Proven experience in vehicle maintenance is crucial, and while an HGV licence is advantageous, it is not mandatory as training opportunities are available. Applicants should be committed to high standards of service and safety in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience and knowledge of repairing and maintaining vehicles.
• Inspection training/IRTEC accreditation is an advantage but can be provided.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge is an advantage but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance, and repair of all types of vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults.
• Prepare and carry out MOT.
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to.

Skills

Experience in repairing and maintaining vehicles

HGV licence class 1 or class 2

Inspection training/IRTEC accreditation

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Job description

What will I be doing?

Your job will be to maintain our fleet – a task that will see you working with diverse vehicle technology and sophisticated ancillary equipment. With 5,000 people working across 300 locations, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a substantial national business. We have a fleet of over 1,500 vehicles. Day to day you will:

• Carry out service, maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles and equipment
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
• Prepare and carry out MOT
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to

Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What are the requirements?

• Demonstrate proven experience and knowledge of repairing and maintaining vehicles
• HGV licence class 1 or class 2 an advantage but not necessary and opportunities for HGV licences possible
• Inspection training/IRTEC accreditation an advantage but can be provided.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics are an advantage but training can be provided if required
• You must be able to inspect vehicles to the DVSA standards and above

Who we are

At SUEZ we thrive within a true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.