HGV Mechanical Technician
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Location: PR7 – Chorley / Lancashire
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Automotive / Commercial Vehicle Maintenance
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Mechanical Technician to join an established Fleet & Plant Maintenance team based in the PR7 area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or time-served HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic to join a specialist engineering team responsible for maintaining and repairing a fleet of commercial vehicles and specialist highway maintenance equipment.
You will work on a varied fleet, including HGVs, gritters, snow ploughs and other specialist winter maintenance vehicles. Full training will be provided on the specialist equipment, making this an exciting opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain experience working on unique purpose-built vehicles.
The role will involve a combination of workshop-based maintenance and mobile servicing, with specialist tools and equipment provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out servicing, maintenance, inspections and repairs across a specialist HGV and commercial vehicle fleet.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
- Maintain and repair specialist winter maintenance vehicles, including gritters, snow ploughs and associated equipment.
- Carry out preventative maintenance in line with manufacturer recommendations and DVSA standards.
- Use diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve vehicle faults.
- Undertake vehicle testing and road tests to ensure safety and performance.
- Complete maintenance records, job cards and relevant compliance documentation.
- Provide mobile servicing, roadside assistance and breakdown support when required.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
Essential Requirements
NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance is preferred.
Previous experience working as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician or similar.
Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Experience carrying out servicing, inspections and repairs on commercial vehicles.
Good understanding of vehicle maintenance and safety standards.
Full UK driving licence.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Experience
HGV Class 2 driving licence.
Experience working on mixed commercial vehicle or plant fleets.
Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
Experience with diagnostic equipment.
Knowledge of DVSA maintenance standards.
Previous experience with gritters, winter maintenance vehicles or specialist highway equipment. xgikmsk
Mobile maintenance or roadside breakdown experience.
Please note: Candidates with strong relevant commercial vehicle experience but without previous winter ma...
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