HGV Technician

HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technician
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Glasgow
£20.00 - £25.00 per hour (£47,000 - £58,500 per annum)
Hours: Monday - Friday | 45 hours per week Working Hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced HGV / Commercial Vehicle Technician to join a well-established, independent commercial vehicle business based in Glasgow.

Our client operates a modern, well-equipped workshop, providing servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs across a wide range of commercial vehicles, from light commercial vans through to heavy goods vehicles.

Working with an established portfolio of blue-chip customers, the business prides itself on providing a high standard of service whilst maintaining a positive and supportive working environment for its technicians.

Unlike many high-pressure workshop environments, our client places a strong emphasis on manageable workloads, employee wellbeing and ensuring technicians have the time and facilities required to complete work to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs across a wide range of commercial vehicles, including LCVs, LGVs and HGVs.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and vehicle system faults.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and ensure vehicles remain roadworthy.
• Carry out MOT preparation, vehicle inspections, servicing,and brake testing.
• Work across a multi-brand fleet, gaining exposure to various makes and models of commercial vehicles.
• Identify defects and complete necessary repairs in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate records of servicing, maintenance and repair work.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently, maintaining high workshop standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as an HGV Technician, LGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician or HGV Mechanic.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of commercial vehicles, ideally including heavy goods vehicles.
• Experience carrying out servicing, maintenance, inspections and mechanical repairs.
• Confident diagnosing and repairing faults across different vehicle manufacturers.
• Relevant qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) would be desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an established workshop team. xwwtmva
• A proactive approach to vehicle maintenance, safety and quality workmanship.

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