Hgv Technician

Contek recruitment are working on behalf of our prestigious client, who have been in business since the early 1900’s and they are the UK’s market leader in the manufacture of Waste management vehicles. There famous brand name is seen on the front of leading waste management companies cabs everyday across the United Kingdom’s streets.
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and dynamic multi-disciplined, HGV Technician to join there Bridgwater team.
Job Purpose:
To carry out the service & repair of HGV and RCV vehicles – Including routine servicing, MOT preparation and chassis and body repairs and fault diagnosis
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Routine maintenance & servicing. MOT preparation, remedial repairs as directed by the Workshop Controller & the Service Centre management team. Ensuring all work is carried out to DVSA standard including the completion of all associated paperwork. Promoting good housekeeping within the workshop environment and guarantee customer satisfaction.
Quality & Environmental Responsibilities:
Responsible for the management, compliance and upkeep of the quality & environmental procedures, records, and documents relevant to the role.
HGV Technician - Bridgwater
· Salary – up to £48,508.20 pa plus overtime estimated at £8,000.00 plus annual bonus total package £56,500.00.
· Location – Bridgwater
· Hours – 45 hours per week 9 hours per day between 06:00 and 18:00 flexible based on business and customer requirements
· PPE and uniform all supplied.
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company Benefits include but are not limited to.
· Enhanced pension scheme and DIS benefit.
· Employee assistance programme.
· Health shield medical cash plan.
· Training and development.
· Bike to work scheme.
· Occ health support.
· My benefits platform - offering discounts from high street retailers and more.
Criteria
Essential / Desirable
Knowledge
* Time served experience in the maintenance and repair of HGV vehicles or similar in a workshop environment or as an on-site engineer. E
* Understanding of latest DVSA regulations & legislation. D
* Understanding of workplace health & safety requirements E
* Electrical and Hydraulic systems knowledge D
Experience
* Experience of both Body and chassis repairs E
* Experience in repair of RCV’s D
* Time served Technician E
Education / Qualifications
* Year 3 City & Guilds or equivalent E
* HGV License D
* Product trained D
* Volvo Tech Tool trained D
* Allision Transmission Trained D
Job-related skills & abilities
* Good diagnostic skills E
* Basic IT skills E
* Basic Administration skills E
* Ability to communicate with others effectively E
* Presents a professional image E
* Practical ability E
Other requirements
* Willing to work overtime at short notice D
* Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK when required E
* To work catch up weekends in line with Somerset Contract E
* To travel and attend training courses as required. E
Please note that you may be asked to carry out tasks other than the above that are deemed by your manager to be appropriate, reasonable and within the remit of your role. You will be expected to carry out these ad hoc tasks as requested.
Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please continue to visit the website for other opportunities. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)