HGV Technician / Mechanic

Working hours

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

The HGV technician’s role within TruckEast is to be responsible for maintaining commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standard.

 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

 Technical qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualified technician), or knowledge gained through hands-on workshop experience

 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

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 ADR

 HGV licence

 Experience working with Scania products

 Fork Lift licence (FLT)

 Main dealer workshop experience

TruckEast Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.