£48K/yr to £52K/yr
Preston, England
Permanent, Variable

HGV Technician

Posted by Irlam Associates.

  • Resetting of the maintenance system
  • Repair Work
  • Retrofitting and start-up of accessories and detachable body components

Commercial Vehicle (HGV) Technician, Preston (PR2 5BL)

4 on 4 off night shift pattern 6pm to 6am.

Rate is £17.83 multiplied by shift premium 1.333 (£23.76) plus Technician Grade Bonus

Annual leave is 240 hours per annum including bank holiday entitlement

Accountablities:

  • Performance of all services according to the manufacturer's instructions and according to the schedule/Service processor
  • All visual inspections, adjustment operations, adjustments, operating fluid changes and additions, replacement of worn equipment (e.g. brake linings)
  • Knowledge of deviations and extraordinary wear occurrences and initiation of order expansions/feedback to customers
  • Resetting of the maintenance system
  • Cleaning and care of the customer vehicle
  • Repair Work
  • Self-reliant performance of simple repairs of worn parts (e.g. replacement of mufflers, outside mirrors, tyres and balancing, etc.)
  • Performance of defined, but also more extensive, assembly work and repair operations in cooperation with and/or under the supervision of systems technicians (e.g. major assembly replacement, suspension strut placement, etc.)
  • Retrofitting and start-up of accessories and detachable body components

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a similar role, in a similar industry (desired)
  • Full City & Guilds qualifications required - certified technician in an automotive service field (essential)
  • UK Driving Licence (essential)
  • HGV Licence (desired)

A Company van will be provided for use whilst carrying out frontline duties.

We offer competitive rates of pay and Company benefits including Company sick pay scheme, personal pension with enhanced

contributions and death in service benefit for pension members, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced paternity and maternity benefits,

EAP, loyalty holidays and excellent personal development and training opportunities.