Technician (Days)

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Enhanced pension

Cycle to work

Parental benefits

Loyalty holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician to join the Aftermarket Department at the Preston site, on a Wednesday to Saturday shift.

You will diagnose faults, carry out maintenance and repairs on commercial vehicles and trailers, complete tests, and ensure quality workmanship. The role requires NVQ3, UK driving licence, and the ability to work under pressure within a team.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds/NVQ3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience diagnosing, servicing and repairing commercial vehicles.
• Organised and methodical with attention to detail.
• Manufacturer training courses completed.
• Full UK driving licence; HGV licence preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair commercial vehicles/trailers, diagnose faults, tests and complete repairs.
• Complete warranty, contract and retail paperwork.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimise costs.
• Follow supervisor instructions and work as part of a team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organised approach

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and conscientious Commercial Vehicle Technician to join the Aftermarket Department at our Preston site, working Wednesday to Saturday on the following shift pattern:

• Wednesday from 1pm to 7pm

• Thursday to Saturday from 7am to 7pm

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

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 your 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 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

• 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
• excellent personal development and training opportunities