HGV Technician - temp to perm opportunity

What's involved with this role

Triumph Consultants are looking for a for an experienced HGV Technician to join their clients vehicle maintenance team in Solihull.

Contract is for 3 months in Solihull, B92 0LP. Temp to Perm opportunity

HGV Technician

Salary

£19.66 per hour

Hours

45 hours per week

Location

Solihull, B92 0LP

Contract

3 months - TEMP CONTRACT TO PERMANENT CONTRACT opportunity

Company Van

Provided

Overtime and out of hours work - paid at higher rate

As the HGV Technician you will be responsible for the maintenance, inspection and repair of HGVs, LGVs and trailers, both within the workshop and occasionally at off-site breakdowns.

Essential requirements

NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics

Relevant HGV mechanical experience

Good understanding of safe working practices and Health & Safety

Your duties will include

Trailer inspections and repairs

Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and fault finding on HGV/LGV units and trailers

Moffat inspections and repairs

Hydraulic repairs and maintenance across a range of units and trailers

Electrical fault finding and repairs

Working on bespoke “blower” trailers and associated blowing equipment

Fault finding and brake testing/braking systems

Pre-LOLER inspections of the fleet, where applicable

Welding and fabrication work

Attending occasional off-site breakdown.

Working Hours & Pay

The role is based on a 45-hour working week with an alternative shift pattern

Week 1

06:00 – 15:30

Week 2

07:30 – 17:00

There will also be alternate Saturdays from 07:00 – 12:00, paid at higher rate.

Any of the following would be advantageous

IRTE qualification

HGV licence

Auto Electrical qualification

Hydraulic qualification or relevant experience

Welding/fabrication experience

Reference

5306268

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Job Ref

5306268

Anticipated Length of Assignment

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