Job Title: HGV Technician
Location: Ridham, Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary:£48,000 - £70,000 per annum, dependant on experience
Job Type: Permanent / Full time
Hours: Day Shifts – 6:30 am – 5 pm, with Saturdays 6 am – 12 pm on a rota basis
About Us
Countrystyle is a family‑owned resource management and waste recycling business. We are proud to operate the largest independent fleet of modern waste‑management vehicles in Kent, London and the Southeast.
About the Role
To maintain high standards of workmanship and competence in performing tasks associated with preventative maintenance checks and general maintenance.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Carry out inspections, diagnosing faults and defects on fleet vehicles, trailers, related equipment and components, including testing, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, and re‑assembling as required.
* Undertake preventative maintenance checks, services and general maintenance/repairs of fleet vehicles, trailers and related equipment.
* Perform road tests.
* Perform emergency call‑out repairs as required.
* Competently operate electronic testing equipment and other hand tools.
* Maintain repair and service records on each vehicle using tablets.
* Complete all necessary documentation accurately and in a timely manner, in line with Countrystyles policies and procedures.
* Ensure work is carried out in line with safe systems of work and that appropriate PPE and safety equipment is used at all times.
* Comply with all Health, Safety, HR and Environmental policies and procedures.
About You
* Good communication skills.
* Time and priority management.
* Problem solving.
Experience
* Experience working in a workshop environment.
* Experience in a similar role with HGVs.
Desirable
* Experience in the waste industry.
* Experience working with DAF trucks.
Qualifications
* HGV Class 1 driving licence/CPC.
* NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
Competencies
* Good attention to detail.
* Ability to work alone or in a team.
Benefits
* Company van.
* Life insurance with access to GP24.
* Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing.
* Electric car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Company events.
* GymFlex salary sacrifice.
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