Overview:
Owing to expansion we are currently seeking a skilled HGV Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will share responsibility for maintaining and repairing our own fleet heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and trailers and a healthy number of outside customers in our workshop. Our own fleet consists of DAF, SCANIA, VOLVO and RENAULT 7.5T to 44T arctic's which are all modern euro 6 vehicles. Our fleet has a 100% MOT pass rate, our O'Licence operates at level Green on OCRS and we are also a FORS GOLD operator there fore we are committed to retaining these levels of professional standards. If you have a passion for mechanical work and enjoy working with large vehicles, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct electrical diagnostics and mechanical repairs on HGVs
- Perform regular PMI 6 weekly inspections and record accurate findings
- MOT preparation on own fleet and client's vehicles
- Order parts ensuring best price and availability from suppliers
- Perform equipment repairs and maintenance tasks
- Interpret and follow technical manuals and schematics
- Utilise mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot issues
- Operate forklifts for moving heavy parts
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing vehicle concerns promptly
- Carry out welding, soldering
Requirements:
- Proven experience as an HGV Technician or similar role
- HGV License would be advantageous but no essential
- Strong mechanical knowledge and skills
- Proficiency in interpreting technical manuals and schematics
- Ability to operate forklifts safely
- Excellent customer service skills
- Competence in welding, soldering
- Relevant qualifications in vehicle maintenance or a related field
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Basildon SS14 3RY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
Mechanical engineering: 3 years (required)
Language:
English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
HGV Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person