Job Title: HG Vehicle TechnicianLocation: BridgendRate: £15.84/hrJob Type: Full-time, Shift-based with On-call RotaStandard Schedule: 37 hours/week Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00
About the Role
Are you a skilled and experienced HG Vehicle Technician looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking a qualified professional to carry out inspections, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a diverse range of vehicles and plant, including specialist and alternative-fuelled vehicles. If youre passionate about keeping fleets running efficiently and safely, we want to hear from you!
What Youll Be Doing:
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs: Conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections, servicing, and repairs on a wide variety of vehicles, ensuring they meet Department of Transport and VOSA standards.Diagnostics & Fault Finding: Use specialist IT equipment to diagnose faults, errors, and engine management codes, ordering necessary parts and ensuring efficient repairs.MOT & Compliance: Train to MOT standard and carry out MOTs on both light and heavy commercial vehicles. Prepare vehicles for annual MOT/plating tests and deliver them to testing stations.On-the-Road Support: Attend roadside breakdowns and provide recovery services when needed.Electrical & Mechanical Work: Undertake electrical installations of accessories and ancillary equipment, test and repair digital control systems, and work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles: Adapt to new technologies as the fleet transitions to electric and hybrid vehicles, conducting relevant maintenance and repairs.Supervision & Training: Support and mentor apprentices, workshop assistants, and work experience placements.Customer Service: Ensure excellent service delivery to both internal and external customers, maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism.
What You Need:
Qualifications:
oQCF Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Mechanics.oVOSA qualification for nominated testing (or willingness to train).oCategory C Driving License.oIMI Level 4 in Electric Vehicles (or experience working unsupervised to that standard).
Experience:
oConsiderable experience in vehicle inspections and maintenance to MOT standard.oKnowledge of a diverse range of vehicles, from small plant to 44-ton operational vehicles.oExperience using digital diagnostic systems.oFamiliarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Skills & Attributes:
oStrong communication and organisational skills.oIT literacy and adaptability to new technologies.oAbility to work independently and proactively.oWillingness to work flexible hours, including participation in shift and on-call rotas.
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