GSE/HGV Technician
Location: Edinburgh
Hours: 40 per week - 6am-2.30pm and 8am-4.30pm
£DOE
On call 1 week in 4 to cover the weekend-if called out they get 4 hours at x 1.5
About your new company:
My client, a market leading company who have been in business for over 35 years, are looking for a Vehicle Technician to join their team in Paisley. The ideal candidate must have a Level 3 Qualifications in either HGV, LCV or PSV and have experience of repairing and maintaining large vehicles.
Key Responsibilities for this GSE/HGV Technician role:
- Carry out repair and maintenance of GSE and associated vehicles in line with company standards and manufacturer guidelines.
- Diagnose faults accurately and communicate required work and parts to the Workshop Supervisor before commencing repairs.
- Complete inspections, brake tests and smoke tests, identifying and reporting defects prior to repair.
- Ensure all job cards and inspection sheets are completed accurately to the current stage of repair, including non-productive time.
- Update the Workshop Supervisor promptly on additional work, parts requirements or vehicle-on-road (VOR) issues.
- Present work orders to Stores to enable parts issue and ensure all parts are correctly booked using the provided systems and iPad.
- Label, segregate and store parts correctly, including warranty and exchange units.
- Inform the Workshop Supervisor immediately upon completion of work.
- Quarantine, label and report defective tools, equipment or parts without delay.
- Work independently outdoors in varying weather conditions when required.
- Participate in an out-of-hours rota in line with the on-call policy
Skills and Knowledge required for the GSE/HGV Technician
- Proven experience in vehicle maintenance, ideally within GSE, LGV or HGV environments.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to diagnose and resolve faults efficiently.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations within a workshop environment.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality and service delivery.
- Electrical and hydraulic experience (desirable).
- Experience working in a customer-facing or operational environment.
Qualifications required for the GSE/HGV Technician
- Level 3 Motor Mechanics qualification (LGV).
- LGV / HGV Class 3 licence (essential).
- Forklift licence (desirable).
What's on offer for the successful GSE/HGV Technician
- 6% employer pension contribution
- 3x salary Life Assurance
- Private Medical coverage
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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GSE/HGV Technician employer: Kemp Recruitment Ltd
Join a respected independent specialist in Industrial Door Systems, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and technical development. With a competitive salary, personal use of a company van, and a local patch ensuring no nights away from home, this role offers a perfect balance of work and life. The company values its employees, providing opportunities for overtime and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
