HGV Technician / Mechanic

Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday, nightshift, 20:00-06:00, or 22:00-06:00, with a 30-minute paid break per shift.

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to VOSA standard
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
• Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside or at customer’s premises
• Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises
• Liaise with parts department to attain parts
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to
• Ensure appropriate clocking is made, all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
• Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses
• Provide cover on rota system for breakdown cover

Candidate requirements

To perform this role successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Technical qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualified technician)

• Current driving licence
• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks  Ability to work within guidelines and to deadlines
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to work under pressure  Solution-driven approach
• Computer literate  Excellent customer care skills
• Possess excellent accuracy and numeracy skills
• Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements  Excellent written and oral communication skills
• IT literate

• ADR
• HGV licence  Experience working with Scania products
• Fork Lift licence (FLT)  Main dealer workshop experience

TruckEast Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.