HGV Technician - Reading We believe our employees are our greatest assets to enable us to deliver excellent service to our customers. Our culture promotes training and development to help individuals reach their career goals, positive working relationships between staff and managers where ideas are valued. Superior workmanship and an eye for detail. The ability to work efficiently and effectively. The desire to succeed and be part of a winning team. If you have all of the above and more – then we want to speak to you. Role Description You’ll be expected to have technical and practical competency when it comes to the repair and maintenance of HGVs, and you must be able to effectively communicate at all levels on a written and verbal basis. You should be flexible enough to adapt to new processes and develop new skills when required, and participate in training and development activities. We’ll also expect you to be an active member of our busy team, while being competent enough to develop new working processes, or to enhance current ones. We’ll need you to: Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures, safely and responsibly Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with Standard Times using Industry Special Tools where appropriate Assist in the fault diagnosis process Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and warranty material on completion of each repair Work with the Parts Team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted Road test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV licence) Assist with roadside breakdowns Ensure company time recording procedures are complied with, and that job cards are completed accurately Ensure service sheets are completed as per company instructions Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to workshop controllers Keep all workshop facilities, equipment and tools clean, tidy and well maintained Wear personal protective equipment when appropriate Support the development of young trainees and apprentices Who are you: You’ll hold a City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or an equivalent qualification. You’ll also have completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry, or have equivalent experience, along with relevant experience in the commercial vehicle industry. A basic knowledge of computer software packages including Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred, as is a general level of computer literacy. Finally, we’d expect you to have a basic working knowledge of vehicle technology. What’s in it for you: As part of the team, you’ll be working for one of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers. But not only that, you’ll be working for a company that truly values the people who work for it. Working Monday - Friday rotating shift 06.00 - 14.30 / 14.30 - 23.00 Overtime time and a half Mon to Sat, double time Sunday and bank holidays Generous Pension Plan Health cash plan with access to dental insurance 25 days holiday bank hols raising to 30 days with service Employee savings and retail discounts Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Referral scheme earn yourself £1000 Cycle to work scheme Career development opportunities, along with training plans managed through our inhouse Technical training team. Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing centre Please apply TODAY - This is an opportuntiy NOT to be missed For more information please contact Ellis Eclipse Recruitment