Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: Average of 44.75 hours, 7am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, plus 7am-11.30am on alternate Sat mornings
What You Will Do as a HGV Technician
Join our team and play a key role in delivering a high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective vehicle maintenance service. You will carry out inspections, repairs and MOTs on a diverse fleet of Grundon vehicles, ensuring all work meets manufacturer standards and complies with current legislation.
* Conduct thorough HGV inspections, repairs, and warranty work to ensure road readiness, MOT compliance, and adherence to supplier and Ministry standards within deadlines.
* Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and report mechanical issues on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
* Comply with company procedures to ensure all service reports, paperwork, and electronic job sheets are completed.
* Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to company and legal health & safety regulations, promptly reporting any incidents or near-misses through the appropriate channels.
* Complete all required training to maintain up-to-date skills and ensure compliance with company, depot, and legal standards.
* Support the development of apprentice technicians through mentoring and knowledge transfer.
* Provide roadside assistance to broken-down vehicles.
* Demonstrate flexibility to support business needs, including occasional cover at other depots.
* Ensure full compliance with all Company policies and procedures including health and safety and employment.
* Any other duties, such as ad hoc projects, as requested by the job holder's Manager/Supervisor or the Board of Directors that are within the skills and capabilities of the job holder.
What We're Looking For
* City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3, NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in HGV maintenance preferred, though applicants with 10+ years of hands-on HGV experience are also welcome.
* A good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrics, with strong practical and fitting skills on mechanical and technical equipment.
* Demonstrate a good understanding of current health & safety regulations.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
* A reliable team player who can also work independently when needed.
* Flexibility to occasional cover at other sites in order to meet business and depot needs.
* Hold a current HGV licence (Class 2 minimum) and digital tachograph card, with a good understanding of tachograph system (desirable).
* Has completed 35 hours' driver CPC and hold a valid driver CPC card (desirable).
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Discretionary company bonus.
* Pension scheme with a 5% employee contribution matched by Grundon.
* Life insurance cover.
* 30 days' annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
* Training to achieve IMI level 4 (Electric Vehicle Course) and IRTEC Large Vehicle Inspection Qualification.
* Manufacturer body training courses for a wide variety of equipment types.
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