HGV Technician
Sheffield
Recruitment Solutions are currently working with an industry leading businesses within the Waste Management sector. Due to continued growth we are seeking and experienced HGV Technician to join the team on a permanent basis.
Job summary
1. Sheffield
2. Full Time hours per week
3. Permanent role
4. Permanent
5. 18.34
About the role
6. To inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle faults to the company’s expected high standards as set out in the DVSA’s guide to maintaining roadworthiness
7. Ensure that you document all works carried out on the company’s chosen software for vehicle maintenance records
8. Ensure that vehicles and equipment are maintained in a timely manner with no undue delays
9. Aim for a 100% MOT first time pass rate but not less than the 95% national average
10. Attend vehicle breakdowns at the roadside or customer premises to repair mechanical breakdowns, request further diagnosis in the workshop or communicate the need for recovery where required
11. Maintain effective and constructive communication with other key colleagues daily
12. To minimise downtime of vehicles and ensure vehicles are available for the Service Delivery Department at the earliest opportunity
13. Obtain correct authorisation for any expenditure. Requests for parts requests are accurate so as not to slow down the repair time
14. Correct PPE must be worn or used where required in the workshop. Reporting defective equipment immediately
15. Assist the Workshop Supervisor in carrying out scheduled equipment checks
16. Ensure general housekeeping is carried out and the workshop is kept clean and tidy
17. Communicate any issues that arise in the workshop to your Workshop Supervisor or Transport Manager
18. To carry out any other tasks as instructed by Senior Management which are in keeping with the job role
About you
Required Skills, Experiences & Qualifications
19. Experience in a HGV/LGV workshop
20. Operators Licence Vehicle Maintenance Compliance
21. Knowledge of DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness and categorisation of defects
22. Knowledge of transport operations and Operator Licencing requirements
23. Good communications skills written and verbal
24. Proficient IT skills
25. IRTEC Inspection Technician (or will be provided in first 6 months of employment)
26. Category C Drivers Licence
Desired Skills, Experiences & Qualifications
27. Experience in the Waste Industry
28. Use of electronic diagnostic equipment
29. Knowledge of vehicle ADR regulations concerning the carriage of dangerous goods by road
30. IOSH Working Safely
31. Category CE Drivers Licence