HGV Technician - Nights

Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
• Carry out major and minor repairs on HGVs, trailers, and other fleet vehicles.
• Complete routine servicing, inspections, and preventive maintenance, including oil changes and tyre work.
• MOT & Compliance Preparation
• Prepare fleet vehicles for MOT testing.
• Ensure all vehicles meet VOSA standards and regulatory requirements.
• Present vehicles at MOT stations on scheduled dates and times.
• Diagnostics & Fault Finding
• Diagnose faults on fleet and customer vehicles and identify effective repair solutions.
• Liaise with drivers to understand reported defects and operational issues.
• Preventive Maintenance Inspections
• Conduct PMI inspections at 6-, 10-, and 12-week intervals.
• Accurately record findings and ensure timely follow-up actions.
• Manufacturing Services
• Follow and complete manufacturer service programmes in line with specifications.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities using company systems.
• Complete job cards and service documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Escalate recurring or major issues to the Workshop Supervisor.
• Compliance, Safety & Standards
• Ensure all work complies with legal requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Stay up to date with industry regulations and best practice.
• Ad Hoc Repairs
• Carry out ad hoc defect repairs as required and ensure system updates are completed accurately.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years’ workshop experience in a similar role (desirable).
• Strong practical mechanical ability and technical knowledge.
• Methodical, organised approach to work with strong attention to detail.
• Sound understanding of heavy vehicle technologies, configurations, and applications.
• Experience using DSC systems.
• Comfortable working with new and emerging vehicle technologies.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 (minimum requirement).
• Valid HGV licence (Category C or C+E).
• CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).
• Clean and safe driving record.

Additional Requirements

• GCSE-level qualifications in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• High standards of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Flexibility to undertake additional duties of a similar nature as required by the business.

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