Plant HGV Technician

Perfect Placement; Westbury; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Equipment/HGV Technician for a position in Westbury. The role involves performing repairs and maintenance on heavy goods vehicles and plant equipment, with a starting salary up to £42,000 per annum. Great benefits include performance-related bonuses, 30 days annual leave, and opportunities for in-house training and development.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

30 days annual leave including bank holidays

In-house training and development

Qualifications

• Qualified to IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plant Equipment or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• 1 to 2 years of practical experience post qualification.
• Current full UK driving licence for relevant vehicle and machinery classes.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor repairs to plant equipment and vehicles.
• Carry out PDI works and attachment set-ups on equipment.
• Perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Practical experience in Plant Equipment or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Team player

Attention to quality and compliance

Education

IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Plant Equipment/HGV Technician required in Westbury.

Reporting to the Workshop Controller and working as part of a friendly team, as a Plant Equipment/HGV Technician you will perform major and minor repairs to plant equipment, heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles as required. You will also carry out PDI works and attachment set-ups on plant equipment, mobile repair and maintenance, regular inspections and preventive maintenance, and maintain records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Performing major and minor repairs to plant equipment, heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles as required.
• Carrying out PDI works and attachment set-up on plant equipment.
• Mobile repair and maintenance of plant equipment.
• Performing regular inspections and general preventive maintenance services according to machine hours and schedules.
• Maintaining inventory in the service vehicle and ensuring cleanliness from oil spills and dust.
• Working with other departments, including the sales team, to ensure a quality and reliable service level is provided to customers.
• Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for machines/vehicles.
• Maintaining records of machines/vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims according to manufacturer requirements or escalating them to higher management.
• Providing in-house training to recruits and trainees as required.
• Carrying out your role with quality, compliance and health and safety always at the forefront.

Requirements

• Qualified to IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in either Plant Equipment or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, and ideally hold at least 1 to 2 years of practical experience post qualification.
• A committed individual and a good team player capable of producing high-quality work in a busy workshop environment and motivated to work towards targets.
• Current, full UK driving licence for the relevant vehicle and machinery classes.

What’s in it for you?

• Starting salary up to £42,000 per annum pending experience.
• Performance related bonus providing a £50,000 annual on-target earnings.
• Overtime, subject to availability, paid at an enhanced rate of time and a half.
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and your birthday off.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• In-house training and development.
• Access to hundreds of practical, recreational and salary-sacrifice discounts, a staff wellness programme, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and regular recognition rewards for staff.
• Fantastic career prospects with a multi-award-winning dealer group operating for over 50+ years.
• 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

How to apply

If this Plant Equipment/HGV Technician vacancy interests you or you would like to find out about other Motor Trade Jobs in Wiltshire, please contact Hamish Lowrie at Perfect Placement now.

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