Mobile HGV Technician / Engineer

James Lewis Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Mobile HGV Technician to join a fast-growing team in Guildford. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HGV repairs, strong diagnostic skills, and hold a valid driving license. This is a permanent position offering £20.50-£23.50 per hour and various benefits including pension and subsidised travel.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Free or subsidised travel

Life insurance

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Time-served HGV Technician or equivalent qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 preferred).
• Familiarization with developments in the automotive industry.
• Valid Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs).
• Prepare vehicles for MOT.
• Perform vehicle servicing and repairs.
• Handle diagnostics and breakdown attendance.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Extensive experience in HGV repairs

Excellent customer-facing skills

Education

Time-served HGV Technician or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter

Salary: £20.50-£23.50ph

Shift: Contracted hours 42.5 hrs per week. Typically 45 to 50+ hours per week are available (with some flexibility required on working hours). Overtime at time and a half paid after 8.5 hours a day. Overtime at double time after 10.5 hours a day and weekend work.

Type: Permanent

Location: Guilford

We are looking for a Mobile HGV Technician / Engineer to join our client, a fast growing team of Engineers / Technicians in Guilford. You will be allocated a service van that you can take to and from your residence, assuming you live within a reasonable distance of our workshop.

Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMIs)
• MOT Preparation
• Servicing
• Repairs
• Diagnostics
• Breakdown attendance
• HGV licence requirement. Minimum of 7.5T and above. Class 2 or above preferred.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Time-served HGV Technician or equivalent qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 preferred)
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• An extensive experience in carrying out repairs and maintenance on trucks, components and associated vehicles.
• Familiarization with developments in the automotive industry.
• Valid Driving License
• HGV repair: 10 years (required)
• 7.5T or above. (required)
• Applicants must have extensive experience in HGV repairs with excellent diagnostic, repair and customer facing skills.

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

If you are interested, please apply and one of our dedicated recruitment specialists will contact you.

About us

James Lewis is the market leader in supplying contract and permanent workforce solutions to the Automotive and Transport industries. If you feel you have the right skills for the above position or you are a HGV Technician / HGV Engineer / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter / PCV Engineer / PSV Mechanic / Plant Engineer / Plant Technician / Plant Fitter looking for a new position then please call