Overview
Join to apply for the Vehicle Technician role at Colas Ltd. Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operating in over 50 countries and employing over 55,000 people worldwide, including over 1,500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international projects in highways, airfields and marine sectors, and offer highways maintenance services and manufacturing of our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
Colas and Iveco are currently looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician (x2) to join our Mechanical Services Team in Ringmer. The Vehicle Technician will carry out planned maintenance and emergency (breakdown) repairs on the vehicles. Our growing customer base includes Iveco, the NHS Trust, the emergency services and many others.
Responsibilities
* Provide routine maintenance and repairs to equipment and vehicles of different makes and models.
* Perform major and minor repairs to cars, vans, heavy goods vehicles, trailers, and other vehicles in the company fleet and customer fleets.
* Perform regular inspections and general preventive maintenance services to DVSA standards.
* Maintain strong communication and follow written or spoken instructions.
* Maintain awareness of health and safety, working safely and maintaining risk assessments with teams.
* Work independently and with teams to diagnose and plan repairs for vehicles.
* Maintain records of repairs and handling of vehicles.
* Provide repair services and breakdown cover to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
* Complete relevant documentation and paperwork; handle warranty claims or escalate to higher management as needed.
* Provide in-house training to recruits and trainees.
Ideal Candidate / Qualifications
* Full driving licence; LGV licence not essential but advantageous.
* NVQ III or City and Guilds Motor Vehicle repair or manufacturer equivalent.
* Knowledge of various makes and models of vehicles and equipment.
Available Training
* Iveco Dealer training
* HGV training
* Safety and Environment training
* Roadside working/recovery if required
* EV Training
Package & Benefits
* Salary between £35,000 and £45,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications); overtime paid at time and a half.
* Colas Pension Scheme with combined contributions of up to 10%.
* Life Assurance equivalent to x4 basic salary.
* 21 days annual leave per year plus public holidays.
* Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme.
* Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role).
* Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification.
* Ongoing personal and professional development.
* Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and more through our online employee benefits portal.
Note to recruitment agencies: Colas Ltd prefers direct hiring; we will contact agencies on our PSL where eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs; if a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be payable.
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