HGV vehicle technician

Balfour Beatty plc; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc in Sunbury-on-Thames is seeking an experienced HGV Vehicle Technician to service, repair and maintain a varied fleet, including gritters and specialist vehicles, from our Sunbury workshop on the M25. You will help keep vehicles compliant and operating safely while delivering a high standard of service to customers.

The role may require flexibility around working hours during busy periods; you will diagnose faults with specialist equipment, maintain accurate workshop records

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in vehicle maintenance.
• Valid HGV driving licence.
• Experience diagnosing faults with diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to maintain records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of HGVs and specialist vehicles.
• Diagnosing faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Completing maintenance and repair work to a high standard.
• Minimising vehicle downtime and supporting MOT preparation.
• Following health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Completing workshop records accurately and on time.
• Providing a professional, customer-focused service.
• Reporting near misses and contributing to a safe working environment.
• Working with colleagues and the wider supply chain.

Skills

HGV maintenance experience

Diagnostic equipment usage

Team player

Customer service orientation

Health & safety compliance

Basic IT skills

Education

City & Guilds qualification in vehicle maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic equipment (on-board scanners)

Job description

About the role

Asset & Technology Solutions has an opportunity for an experienced HGV Vehicle Technician to join our team in Sunbury-on-Thames, supporting our operations on the M25.

You will be responsible for the safe and effective servicing, repair and maintenance of a varied fleet of HGVs, including gritters and other specialist vehicles. Working from our workshop, you will help keep vehicles available, compliant and operating safely while delivering a high standard of service to our customers.

The role may require flexibility around working hours during busy operational periods.

What you'll be doing

As an HGV Vehicle Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of HGVs and specialist vehicles


• Diagnosing faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment


• Completing maintenance and repair work to a consistently high standard


• Helping to minimise vehicle downtime and vehicles being off the road


• Supporting the achievement of successful HGV MOT results


• Following safe systems of work at all times


• Working in line with company health, safety, environmental and quality procedures


• Completing all required workshop records and administrative duties accurately and on time


• Providing a professional, responsive and customer-focused service


• Reporting near misses and contributing to a safe working environment


• Working collaboratively with colleagues, customers and the wider supply chain


• Taking personal responsibility for the quality and safety of your work

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for someone with:

• A City & Guilds qualification, or an equivalent qualification, in a relevant vehicle maintenance discipline


• Alternatively, demonstrable experience and skills at an equivalent level


• A valid HGV driving licence


• Experience using vehicle diagnostic equipment


• Sound knowledge of health and safety requirements within a workshop environment


• Basic computer skills and the ability to complete maintenance records accurately


• A strong customer focus and commitment to high-quality workmanship


• The ability to work effectively as part of a team


• A professional approach, with integrity and personal accountability


• Flexibility to support the operation during busy periods

Experience maintaining gritters, winter maintenance equipment, sweepers, suction excavators or other specialist vehicles would be advantageous.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.


• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)


• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave


• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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