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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 - 6:30am - 5pm with Saturdays from 06:00 - 12:00 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. We are looking for a HGV Technician to join our Workshop team at our workshop in Ridham, Sittingbourne.
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 any faults and defects on fleet vehicles, trailers, related equipment and components. This includes testing, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, and re-assembling as required.
* Undertaking preventative maintenance checks, services and general maintenance/repairs of fleet vehicles, trailers, related equipment and components.
* 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, as required, and in line with Countrystyle's policies and procedures.
* Ensure that all work completed is carried in line with the 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:
* Good Communication
* Time and Priority Management
* Problem Solving
Experience
* Experience working in a Workshop environment.
* Experience working 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
* Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
* Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
* Cycle to work scheme
* Company Event
* GymFlex salary sacrifice
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic, HGV Maintenance Technician, Commercial Vehicle Fitter, Diesel Engine Technician, Fleet Vehicle Mechanic, HGV Technician (Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician), Commercial Vehicle Mechanic, Fleet Mechanic, Truck Mechanic, LGV Technician, Vehicle Maintenance Technician (HGV), Transport Technician may also be considered for this role.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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