Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician

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

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, 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

• Days - £20.03 per hour
• Nights - £23.84 per hour (£20.03 base plus £3.81 night shift allowance)
• Variable shift patterns available - full and part time - to be discussed at interview  
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years’ service
• Contributable Company pension scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking
• 10% store discount
• Access to social and sporting events