Job Description
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