Join Our Clients Engineering Team as a Skilled Heavy Goods Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Bristol (Yate)
Location: Yate (Gloucestershire)
Hours: 40 Per Week Monday - Friday
Salary: £20.77 per hour with premium rates paid for other shifts
Your Role:
As a Vehicle Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of our clients fleet of vehicles and trailers. You will perform service and maintenance activities in line with planned maintenance schedules, ensuring that all vehicles are safe, legal, and fit for duty.
Key Responsibilities:
Complete signed service and inspection records for all vehicles and trailers
Accurately document defect reports and associated paperwork to comply with legal requirements
Prepare vehicles and trailers for MOT testing, ensuring they meet standards for a first-time pass
Conduct ad-hoc vehicle repairs, including investigating and resolving defects
Ensure the safe and effective use of all tools, plant, and ancillary equipment
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and perform other duties as reasonably required by ManagementWhat you require:
Fully skilled with relevant licenses and vocational training (e.g., LGV C&E license (Class 1))
City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2, or equivalent qualifications in commercial vehicle repairs
Strong knowledge of automotive equipment and testing/troubleshooting procedures
Ability to safely lift and manoeuvre heavy vehicle components
Experience with welding and basic DC electrical troubleshooting
A valid UK driving license
Previous experience in a similar role is essentialWhat We Offer:
22 days of holiday per year, plus an additional day for every full year worked (up to 27 days)
Free uniform and PPE
Free parking
Life assurance policy (4x salary)
Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support, information, and advice for your wellbeing
Access to a hospital cash plan scheme
Tuition assistance for external training