HGV Technician

HGV Technician/ Roadside Recovery Technician needed

£45,000 – £50,000 per annum + overtime

Felixstowe

Our client, a top brand Truck and Bus manufacturer and dealer, is seeking for a HGV Technician/ Roadside Recovery Technician to join their team.

The ideal candidate will ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures and in a safe and responsible manner and also assist with roadside breakdowns.

Role: HGV Technician / Roadside Recovery

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum + overtime@ time and half

Hours: Earlies/Lates 6am to 2pm/2pm to 10pm; alternative Saturdays6am -2pm@ overtime

Location: Felixstowe

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures and in a safe and responsible manner.
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process. Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and with warranty material on completion of a repair.
• Assist with Action Service Europe when required.
• Work with the parts team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted to the vehicles.
• Road test vehicle when required (if holder of HGV licence).
• Assist with roadside breakdowns.
• Ensure that the company time recording procedures are complied with and that job cards are completed accurately
• Ensure that service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions.
• Ensure that all vehicle defects are reported to your workshop controller
• Ensure that the workshop facilities, equipment and tools are kept clean, tidy and maintained.

Requirements:

• Technically competent in the repair and maintenance of HGVs
• To effectively communicate at all levels both written and verbally and be an active team member.
• To develop or work in developing new or enhancing existing processes
• To adapt and take on new skills and approaches and participate in training and development activities.
• City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent
• Completed an apprenticeship in HGV industry or equivalent experience
• Experience within the commercial vehicle industry.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays raising to 30 days
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Health Care Plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Many discounts for yourself, family and friends on travel, theatre, gym memberships, theme parks