Hgv Technician

<p class="text-muted mb-3">HGV Technician</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Commercial Vehicle Fleet Maintenance Company</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Up to £23ph depending on experience</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime paid at time and a half</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Permanent Position</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">One Saturday in two, 05:00–13:00</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">JOB DESCRIPTION</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced HGV Technician to join a well-established commercial vehicle maintenance business based in Erith.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will be responsible for carrying out high-quality, safe and compliant maintenance and repair work on a varied fleet of heavy commercial vehicles and trailers.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a permanent position offering regular daytime hours, additional overtime opportunities and access to ongoing technical and manufacturer training.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your responsibilities will include:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs, trailers and associated commercial vehicles</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Completing routine vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Identifying worn or defective components in line with DVSA standards</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Working with the wider workshop team to plan and complete vehicle repairs</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Completing all relevant job cards, maintenance records and warranty documentation</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Keeping the workshop, tools and equipment clean, safe and organised</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Providing roadside or off-site repair support when required</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">To be considered for this position, you should have:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>City and Guilds, NVQ Level 3, IMI qualification or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous experience maintaining and repairing HGVs or other heavy commercial vehicles</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A strong understanding of DVSA inspection and maintenance standards</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A full UK driving licence</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good communication, organisation and teamwork skills</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience working with trailers, tail lifts, LOLER equipment or mixed commercial vehicle fleets would be advantageous.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">BENEFITS</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Hourly rate of up to £23.00, depending on experience</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Overtime paid at time and a half</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Saturday shifts paid at the overtime rate</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>An additional day off for your birthday</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Company pension scheme</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Manufacturer and in-house technical training</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Career development and progression opportunities</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Employee assistance and wellbeing programme</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Death-in-service benefit</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Enhanced maternity and paternity policies</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Branded uniform and employee reward programmes</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">CD AUTO ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT LTD</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are a specialist engineering and technical recruitment agency working within the HGV, PSV, bus, coach and commercial vehicle industries.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We work with national fleet operators, commercial vehicle dealerships, workshops, councils, rental companies and specialist engineering businesses throughout the UK.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We recruit for HGV Technicians, PSV Technicians, Workshop Supervisors, Workshop Controllers, Engineering Managers, Fleet Managers and other commercial vehicle industry positions.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">APPLICATION PROCESS</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">To be considered for this HGV Technician position, please contact Calvyn Desir or submit your CV by applying now.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">All applications will be handled confidentially. Further information regarding the employer will be provided to suitable applicants following an initial discussion.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">I will endeavour to contact all applicants. However, if you have not heard from me within two weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion</p>