Mechanic - Technician

Transcomm Recruitment; Padworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Life Assurance

Company Pension up to 5%

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus incentives and commission

Further Education Assistance

Job summary

Transcomm Recruitment is seeking an HGV/vehicle technician with a mechanical or technician background to diagnose and repair vehicles across the heavy vehicle spectrum. Training will be provided for systems and procedures.

You will inspect, diagnose, and repair engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, and suspension, while performing preventive maintenance and using diagnostic equipment. Overtime available and a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical/technician roles across vehicle domains is required.
• Full training provided on systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed vehicle inspections to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Repair engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, and suspension.
• Carry out routine maintenance like oil changes and tire checks.
• Implement preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime.
• Record vehicle performance and schedule timely interventions.
• Communicate repairs and maintenance needs to the workshop team.
• Stay updated on HGV technology and repair techniques.

Skills

Mechanical background

Diagnostic tools

Education

IRTEC qualification

BTEC qualification

City & Guilds qualification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Mechanic - technicians

Must possess a mechanical or technician background in any of the following: Commercial vehicles, plant, vans, cars, agricultural, construction, armed forces or any other kind of vehicles and either have experience of IRTEC, BTEC or City & Guilds qualifications or similar. Full training provided.

Location

Reding

Basic salary

£20 to £24 per hour depending upon experience

Shifts

• 6am to 2:30pm
• 7am to 3:30pm
• 1pm to 10pm

lots of overtime available if wanted

Overtime

Lots available

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• 1 x Life Assurance
• Company Pensions contribution of up to 5%
• Private Medical Insurance
• Bonus, incentives and commission schemes
• Further Education Assistance

Role

Please note if you do not have HGV mechanic or technicians experience you will be trained to do everything below:

Specifics

• Perform detailed vehicle inspections to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Assess issues related to engines, transmissions, brake systems, and other critical components of HGVs.
• Conduct repairs on various vehicle systems, including engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, and suspension.
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire checks and replacements, and fluid top-ups.
• Implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and enhance vehicle reliability.
• Monitor and record vehicle performance to anticipate potential problems and schedule timely interventions.
• Communicate effectively with the Workshop Controller and the services team to explain repairs and maintenance needs.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in HGV technology and repair techniques.

As an HGV Technician you are responsible for the maintenance, service, and repair of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). You ensure that all vehicles are maintained to a high safety and performance standard, identifying and repairing any mechanical or electrical issues. If you do not possess HGV Technician/Mechanic experience you will be trained and taught.

Experience required

Must possess a mechanical or technician background in commercial vehicles, plant, vans, cars, agricultural, construction or any other kind of vehicles and either have experience of IRTEC, BTEC or City & Guilds qualifications or similar. Full training provided.