Senior HGV Technician

Bowker Group; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned logistics provider in Hull is looking for an HGV Workshop Senior Technician to oversee technicians and manage vehicle repairs. The ideal candidate has an HGV level 3 qualification and experience in fleet management. This full-time position offers ongoing training and benefits, including company events and pension. A flexible approach to work is essential.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Desirable skills to progress within the company.
• Flexible approach to the job as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Technicians and managing workloads.
• Perform vehicle/trailer repairs and inspections.
• Maintain equipment to manufacturers' standards.
• Liaise with drivers and the traffic department.

Skills

Fully Qualified LGV workshop Technician

Knowledge of IT, fleet management and Diagnostic Systems

Welding and Fabrication Skills

HGV license

Education

HGV level 3 Min qualification

Job description

Bowker is a family-owned and operated logistics provider with a proud history of delivering exceptional service since 1919. As one of the UK’s top 30 logistics companies, recognised by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, we employ over 635 people across 11 distribution centres nationwide. Our commitment to excellence and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry.

Role

HGV Workshop Senior Technician – Hull

Overview

Due to continued expansion, we are seeking a HGV Workshop Senior Technician to join our Hull team.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Technicians, in charge of maintaining stock levels, managing workloads and scheduling quality and compliance documentation ensuring clear communication/team work.
• Perform day to day vehicle/trailer repairs and inspections in the workshop and also at other sites.
• Undertake the maintenance of equipment and ancillary equipment to manufacturers and company standards and procedures.
• Ensure that all relevant administration and documentation are to the correct standard (Service sheets, Job cards, parts) working with the admin team.
• Liaising with the drivers and traffic department to ensure all the vehicle servicing, defects and issues are dealt with straight away.
• A solid understanding of electrical systems, fleet management systems and DVS compliance.
• To be flexible in approach to the role as a whole.
• Assist in the improvement and development of the workshop operation.
• Work and communicate well as part of a small team with all departments.

What We're Looking For

• Fully Qualified LGV workshop Technician who has the desirable skills to progress within our company
• HGV level 3 Min qualification.
• Knowledge of IT, fleet management and Diagnostic Systems.
• Welding and Fabrication Skills.
• Flexible approach to a job as a whole.
• HGV license

Shift pattern

• Monday to Friday 7.00am to 5.00pm / 8.00am to 6.00pm alternative shifts
• Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
• Good rate of pay depending on experience.
• Ongoing training for career development.
• Weekend availability

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking