Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday, alternating by week between 6:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00, with a 30-minute paid break per shift.
The HGV technician’s role within TruckEast is to be responsible for maintaining commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standard.
Essential duties and responsibilities
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to assist and then after an allotted training period perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to VOSA standard
Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside or at customer’s premises
Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises
Liaise with parts department to attain parts
Ensure appropriate clocking is made, all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses
Provide cover on rota system for breakdown cover
Any other duties relevant to the smooth and efficient operation of the department as determined by your manager
Candidate requirements
To perform this role successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Technical qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualified technician)
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Current driving licence
Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks Ability to work within guidelines and to deadlines
Ability to work as a team
Ability to work under pressure Solution-driven approach
Computer literate Excellent customer care skills
Possess excellent accuracy and numeracy skills
Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements Excellent written and oral communication skills
IT literate
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
ADR
HGV licence Experience working with Scania products
Fork Lift licence (FLT) Main dealer workshop experience
TruckEast Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.