Following the recent expansion of our fleet, we have a fantastic opportunity at our Liverpool Regional Distribution Centre, Vehicle Maintenance Unit for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our team.
As a Vehicle Technician you will report to a Shift Supervisor and spend most of your time in the VMU as well as completing off site repairs. You will be part of a VMU team which delivers excellent service to our wider business and maintains the fleet to the highest standards, complying to all health and safety procedures as well as DVSA requirements.
Working closely with other members of the team as well as the wider VMU and Transport team, you will make sure resources are aligned and a smooth-running operation is achieved. We are looking for proactive individuals who can identify and resolve problems swiftly and who actively strive to continually improve team performance.
Package
* £48,000
* 4 on 4 off - nights
* 6pm - 6am
* 5.6 weeks paid holiday rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years’ service
* Company pension scheme
* Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
* Onsite canteen
* 10% store discount
Employee benefits
MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
* Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
* Free Financial Advice
* Bank your savings into an ISA
* 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
* Low cost voluntary insured health plans
Job Overview
Our Vehicle Maintenance Technicians:
* Carry out preventative vehicle maintenance and servicing, MOT preparation and repairs to a high standard
* Inspect vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately, using computer-based diagnostic equipment
* Repair or replace broken or defective parts and resolve defects
* Road test vehicles to check repairs
* Maintain VMU equipment and working areas to a good, clean condition
* Use hand tools and general garage equipment
* Tail Lift maintenance and vehicle body work repairs, fabrication and basic welding processes
* Complete administrative tasks and reports as requested
Minimum Criteria To Apply
Essential
* Min 3 years’ proven experience as a Vehicle Technician with trailer maintenance experience
* Level 2 City & Guilds or BTECH National in HGV Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent UK recognised qualification
* UK Driving licence (HGV category an advantage)
* Experience in fault diagnostic equipment, e.g. Tech tool, MULTI/STAR and JAL and including trailer systems
* A desire for delivering the highest possible standards of work with respect to quality and compliance
* Must own standard tools - more specific tools will be provided
Desirable
* IRTEC inspection licence along with any tail lift inspection certification
* Main dealership experience
* Tail lift experience