Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, UKHGV Technician Location: Leeds Shift: Monday -Friday 7am-5pm (30-minute break) 1 in 2 Saturdays 7am -12pm Salary: £51,780 per year basic salary My client is a well-established Fleet maintenance company who have been operating for nearly 70 years. They have modern, fully equipped workshops in the North and South of England which operate and maintain a fleet of over 2000 vehicles.The role of HGV Technician will involve being responsible for carrying out inspection and service routines, general repairs and maintenance of vehicles in a professional and safe manner.The HGV Technician will be reporting to the Workshop Manager and will be able to investigate and diagnose faults, report findings and be able to carry out all repairs to the current manufacturers standards. Responsibilities of the HGV Technician:To inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle faults to the companys expected high standards as set out in the DVSAs guide to maintaining roadworthinessEnsure that you document all works carried out on the companys chosen software for vehicle maintenance recordsEnsure that vehicles and equipment are maintained in a timely manner with no undue delaysAim for a 100% MOT first time pass rate but not less than the 95% national averageAttend vehicle breakdowns at the roadside or customer premises to repair mechanical breakdowns, request further diagnosis in the workshop or communicate the need for recovery where requiredMaintain effective and constructive communication with other key colleagues dailyTo minimise downtime of vehicles and ensure vehicles are available for the Service Delivery Department at the earliest opportunityObtain correct authorisation for any expenditure. Requests for parts requests are accurate so as not to slow down the repair timeCorrect PPE must be worn or used where required in the workshop. Reporting defective equipment immediatelyAssist the Workshop Supervisor in carrying out scheduled equipment checksEnsure general housekeeping is carried out and the workshop is kept clean and tidyCommunicate any issues that arise in the workshop to your Workshop Supervisor or Transport ManagerTo carry out any other tasks as instructed by Senior Management which are in keeping with the job role Required Skills, Experiences & Qualifications for the HGV Technician:Experience in a HGV/LGV workshopOperators Licence Vehicle Maintenance ComplianceNVQ Level 3IRTEC Inspection Technician (or will be provided in first 6 months of employment)Category C Drivers Licence Additional Information/Benefits for the HGV Technician: 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Eligible for quarterly bonus scheme (after 12 months of employment) Contributory pension scheme Death in Service payout: two times annual salary Free parking Onsite kitchen facilities Onsite Gym Next Steps Interested in learning more about this excellent HGV Technician opportunity? Contact Chris Grimes at Kemp Recruitment today on 07718 937 245 for a confidential discussion.TPBN1_UKTJ