Vehicle Technician, HGV Trailers

HGV Trailer Technician, Evening/Night

Monday to Friday 17:30pm - 3:00am

Client:

Our client is a family owned and run business, established in 1946. They have always specialised in ambient grocery and FMCG storage and distribution which has led them to become one of the UK's leading consolidators in the sector. They deliver high service standards and significant savings to manufacturers, importers and distributors.

With over 650 permanent staff throughout the UK who work like a family to deliver exceptional service levels to clients nationally. Our client's strength lies in their first-class team who enjoy modern vehicles, great facilities and stable working conditions. They have invested in both internal CPC training as well as in-house driver vocational training, allows them to provide the team with excellent career development opportunities. They are always searching for new talent to support the growth of the business.

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Workshop Vehicle Technician.

The role will involve repairing vehicle & trailer defects, services on the fleet of trailers and other commercial vehicles.

The HGV Trailer Technician role:

Ensures the company fleet is effectively serviced and repaired on a cost-effective and timely basis within company and regulatory requirements.

What you'll be doing as our Workshop Technician:

• Ensuring vehicles & trailers are repaired and maintained in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Preparing and presenting trailers for MOT inspections.
• Diagnosing vehicle/ trailer-related defects using available diagnostic equipment and arrange for relevant action to be taken.
• Updating and maintaining appropriate records and ensuring all relevant information is shared with relevant departments on a timely basis.

To become our Workshop Technician, you must have:

• Qualified or equivalent experience in HGV/LGV Trailer maintenance and repair.
• Experienced in using transport repair tools and associated software.
• Experienced in following established procedures and problem-solving and/or making sound judgements where not all information is available.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Holds a full driving licence + C+E (preferable)

Ref: T8/JS/246810_1637690278 | Published: 23th Nov 2021