HGV Trailer Technician Required in Southampton, Hampshire
1. Basic Salary Circa £37,400 per year
2. Overtime available
3. Commercial Vehicle Dealership
4. Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00
We are seeking an HGV Trailer Technician to join our Client’s a Commercial Vehicle Workshop in the Southampton area.
Our client is one of the largest HGV Dealer Groups within the UK with 11 dedicated sites across the South of England, representing one of the biggest brands in the automotive and commercial vehicle industry.
They are currently seeking a qualified HGV Trailer Technician for their client’s fleet of HGVs. Their client is a well-known multi-national business with a major requirement for logistics.
You will be responsible for maintaining their trailer fleet, ensuring they have access to all vehicles and reduce vehicle down time whilst increasing delivery efficiency.
Our client offers a supportive working environment, with continued recognition, training, and development. They are officially known for being a Great Place to work & have won several awards for the service they provide alongside their employee engagement.
This role would suit individuals with an experience within either HGV Trailer Technicians or Commercial Vehicle Technicians preferably within a Commercial Vehicle Dealership setting, however non-franchised dealer, HGV Fleet companies and HGV Technicians from Independent Commercial Vehicle backgrounds are considered.
We’ve worked with this client for several years, and they have helped multiple employees push forward within their career.
Our client is offering the successful HGV Technician:
5. Basic Salary Circa £37,400 per year
6. Opportunity for Overtime
7. Friendly & Inclusive working atmosphere
8. Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00
9. Continuous Manufacturer Training
10. 22 days Holiday, increasing with time served.
11. Additional Days holiday for you Birthday!
12. Reward and recognition programmes, including annual standards awards.
13. Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
14. Employee Wellbeing service
Duties of HGV Trailer Technician with our Client
15. Carrying out repairs on Trailers according to procedures and DVSA/VOSA Standards and in a timely safe manner
16. Tail lift repairs, curtain repairs, axle work, ABS/EBS work
17. Reporting any faults/defects in accordance with the processes
18. Working together with the parts team to obtain the correct replacement parts and ensure they are fitted correctly
19. Completing relevant documents on the work you have completed including internal documents, customer documents and department of transport documents
20. Complying with all procedures ensuring accuracy and quality on all jobs
21. Keeping your workplace clean and returning equipment to designated areas
22. Complying with all health and safety regulations ensuring your workplace is safe at all times
What our client expects of their Trailer Technician
23. Previous experience as a Trailer/HGV Trailer Technician is Essential
24. HGV Driving License would be beneficial but is not essential.
25. A relevant Level 3 qualifications (or equivalent) are essential.
26. Excellent time keeping skills.
27. To be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to plan effectively and multi-task.
28. Right to work within the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified HGV Trailer Technician to join an expanding business.
If you are interested in hearing more about this HGV Trailer Technician role, or others we have in Southampton & Hampshire, please do not hesitate to contact Martin Bane at Perfect Placement today.
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