Mobile Trailer/Tail Lift Technician

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle services provider in Chorley seeks a Trailer/Tail Lift Technician to maintain and repair commercial vehicles and trailers. The successful candidate will possess NVQ level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and relevant experience. This role offers competitive pay and substantial benefits including a pension scheme and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Company sick pay scheme

Personal pension with enhanced contributions

Death in service benefit

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced paternity and maternity benefits

Loyalty holidays

Excellent personal development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnosis, servicing, maintenance, and repair of vehicles.
• Full UK driving licence; HGV licence preferred.
• Experience working on Trailers and Commercial Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and repair activities on commercial vehicles.
• Complete paperwork related to warranty, contract, and retail work.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to minimise costs.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repair of vehicles

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and conscientious Trailer/Tail Lift Technician to join the Aftermarket Department at our Chorley Depot, working a 2-week alternating shift pattern:

Week 1: Monday to Friday between 6am & 3:30pm

Week 2: Monday to Friday between 11am & 8:30pm

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the main job function will be to undertake maintenance and repair activities on commercial vehicles/trailers and tail Lifts of all types, to diagnose faults, MOT preparations, carry out tests on vehicles and effect permanent and complete repairs on customer's sites.

Other duties within the role will include:

• Completing paperwork and procedures relating to warranty, contract & retail work.
• Preventative maintenance work to minimise unnecessary customer costs.
• Any other duties reasonably within your capabilities as instructed by their manager.

The successful candidates will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Obtained a City & Guilds, or other adequate qualification, to NVQ level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
• Experience in the diagnosis, servicing, maintenance and repair of vehicles, experience of working on Trailers and Commercial Vehicles is required.
• Organised and methodical approach to problem solving with attention to detail.
• Undertaken manufacturers training courses and maintained knowledge of work methods and technical data.
• Full and current UK driving licence, an HGV licence is preferred but not essential.
• A friendly, confident, and professional manner with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a larger team as well as on their own initiative.

We offer competitive rates of pay and Company benefits including Company sick pay scheme, personal pension with enhanced contributions and death in service benefit for pension members, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced paternity and maternity benefits, loyalty holidays and excellent personal development and training opportunities.