Hgv Technician

Job description

Our client is a well-established business providing commercial vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are now recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician to join their busy workshop in the Braintree area of Essex.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on a range of heavy goods vehicles and trailers. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician with strong mechanical knowledge and diagnostic skills to join a friendly, established team where quality workmanship, honesty and customer service are highly valued.

HGV Technician Requirements:
⦁ Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Vehicle Mechanics or an equivalent recognised qualification.
⦁ Proven hands-on experience servicing, maintaining and repairing heavy goods vehicles.
⦁ Strong mechanical knowledge of HGV diesel engines, braking systems, suspension, steering and associated components.
⦁ Proven experience carrying out HGV fault finding and diagnostics, including the use of modern diagnostic equipment.
⦁ Experience carrying out HGV inspections, servicing, brake repairs and MOT preparation.
⦁ Confident identifying mechanical and electrical faults and completing repairs independently.
⦁ Previous experience working in a busy workshop environment.
⦁ Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
⦁ Honest, reliable and trustworthy, with a strong work ethic and pride in the quality of your work.
⦁ Hold a full, clean UK driving licence. An HGV licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

HGV Technician Benefits:
⦁ Salary: £50,000 per annum.
⦁ Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (30-minute lunch break).
⦁ Company pension scheme.
⦁ Private medical insurance.
⦁ On-site parking.

NOTE – Our client encourages applications from candidates with both commercial and ex-military backgrounds, particularly REME Vehicle Mechanics with substantial hands-on experience maintaining, diagnosing and repairing heavy goods vehicles.

Reference 225773764