VMU Technician - Nights

Home Bargains; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading discount retailer in Liverpool is looking for a Vehicle Technician to join their Vehicle Maintenance Unit. The role involves maintaining a modern fleet of trucks and trailers, ensuring high standards of service. Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and hold a Level 2 qualification in vehicle engineering. The position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Onsite Health and Fitness Centre

5.6 weeks paid holiday, increasing with service

10% store discount

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Experience with trailer maintenance is essential.
• Must have a UK Driving Licence; HGV category preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative vehicle maintenance and MOT preparation.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle issues.
• Road test vehicles to ensure repairs are effective.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 City & Guilds or BTECH National in HGV Motor Vehicle Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic equipment (Tech tool, MULTI/STAR, JAL)

Standard hand tools

Job description

Overview

Following the recent expansion of our fleet, we have a fantastic opportunity at our Liverpool Regional Distribution Centre, Vehicle Maintenance Unit for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our team.

We are proud to be one of the UK’s most successful, fastest growing and largest privately-owned companies and we recognise that to remain successful we need to continue investing in our fleet to drive us forward. We are Blue Rated Operator of over 400 trailers and over 100 powered vehicles which are all maintained internally at our state of the art 7 bay repair unit.

Our VMU is a 24 hour operation with over 20 technicians, apprentices and support staff. We have a modern fleet of vehicles and trailers to include Scania/Volvo diesel and CNG powered trucks. Our trailer fleet includes over 300 double deck trailers and 400 standard trailers all fitted with various types of tail lifts.

Responsibilities

As a Vehicle Technician you will report to a Shift Supervisor and spend most of your time in the VMU as well as completing off site repairs. You will be part of a VMU team which delivers excellent service to our wider business and maintains the fleet to the highest standards, complying to all health and safety procedures as well as DVSA requirements.

Working closely with other members of the team as well as the wider VMU and Transport team, you will make sure resources are aligned and a smooth-running operation is achieved. We are looking for proactive individuals who can identify and resolve problems swiftly and who actively strive to continually improve team performance.

Package

• £49,440 plus 19% NSA £9,393
• 4 on 4 off - nights
• 6pm - 6am
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years’ service
• Company pension scheme
• Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
• Onsite canteen
• 10% store discount

Employee benefits

MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:

• Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
• Free Financial Advice
• Bank your savings into an ISA
• 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
• Low cost voluntary insured health plans

Job Overview

Our Vehicle Maintenance Technicians:

• Carry out preventative vehicle maintenance and servicing, MOT preparation and repairs to a high standard
• Inspect vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately, using computer-based diagnostic equipment
• Repair or replace broken or defective parts and resolve defects
• Road test vehicles to check repairs
• Maintain VMU equipment and working areas to a good, clean condition
• Use hand tools and general garage equipment
• Tail Lift maintenance and vehicle body work repairs, fabrication and basic welding processes
• Complete administrative tasks and reports as requested

Minimum Criteria To Apply

Essential

• Min 3 years’ proven experience as a Vehicle Technician with trailer maintenance experience
• Level 2 City & Guilds or BTECH National in HGV Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent UK recognised qualification
• UK Driving licence (HGV category an advantage)
• Experience in fault diagnostic equipment, e.g. Tech tool, MULTI/STAR and JAL and including trailer systems
• A desire for delivering the highest possible standards of work with respect to quality and compliance
• Must own standard tools - more specific tools will be provided

• Desirable

• IRTEC inspection licence along with any tail lift inspection certification
• Main dealership experience
• Tail lift experience

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK, we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn’t have it any other way!