HGV Technician / Mechanic

Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, two weeks of 08:00-16:00, and one week of 16:00-00:00, with a 30‑minute paid break per shift.

Role

The HGV technician’s role within TruckEast is to be responsible for maintaining commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standard.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to VOSA standard
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
• Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside or at customer’s premises
• Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises
• Liaise with parts department to attain parts
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to
• Ensure appropriate clocking is made, all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
• Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses
• Provide cover on rota system for breakdown cover

Candidate Requirements

• Technical qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualified technician), or knowledge gained through hands‑on workshop experience
• Current driving licence
• Valid IRTEC licence
• Ability to work within guidelines and to deadlines
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Solution‑driven approach
• Computer literate
• Excellent customer care skills
• Possess excellent accuracy and numeracy skills
• Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• IT literate

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ADR
• HGV licence
• Experience working with Scania products
• Fork Lift licence (FLT)
• Main dealer workshop experience

TruckEast Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.