Light Commercial Vehicle Technician

Interaction Recruitment; Castleford; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Light Commercial Vehicle Technician in Castleford. Responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, an NVQ Level 3 qualification, and a full driving license. This permanent position offers a competitive pay rate of £18.00 per hour, alongside a range of benefits. Join a team where health and safety is prioritized and professionalism is key.

Benefits

Good benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as an LCV Technician.
• Full current driving license required.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all types of vehicles.
• Inspect, diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Attend breakdowns on-site and provide fault diagnosis.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Teamwork

Diagnostic repairs

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Mechanics

Job description

Light Commercial Vehicle Technician / Fitter

Location: Castleford

Employment type: Permanent

Hours: 45 hours per week

Pay: £18.00 per hour (£42,000 annually)

Benefits: Good benefits package

Job Function: Responsible for workshop maintaining vehicles, carrying out inspections, repairs, and services.

Reporting to: Depot Manager.

Liaising with: Logistic Supervisor, Hire Desk, Vehicle Mechanics, Hoist Engineers, Drivers, and all other Head Office Staff.

The ideal candidate must be confident and able to carry out vehicle diagnostics using a range of diagnostic equipment and also prepare vehicles for MOT test.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all types of vehicles.
• Inspect, diagnose and rectify any mechanical and electrical faults.
• Repair or replace broken or defective parts.
• Attend breakdowns on site, fault diagnosis and correct rectification.
• Correctly process all jobs on the works handheld tablet to include the allocation of labor and any parts used.
• Process any parts requirements and support the optimum parts stock level system.
• Be diligent and report any potential customer recharges to the Depot Manager and via the handheld tablet.
• Provide back-up support in other areas within the business.
• Ensure that the company’s health and safety policy and procedures are adhered to in relation to site operations.
• Be an ambassador for the company, ensuring a polite, friendly and professional manner at all times.
• Follow company’s Employee handbook policies and procedures.
• Any other duties requested by your Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience as an LCV Technician.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance Repair.
• Experience in carrying out diagnostic repairs and fault finding.
• A full current driving license.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work well under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Good professionalism and ability to work as part of a team.