Location: Kensington
Salary: £45,300 – £53,400 per annum DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 | 45 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic to join a well-established organisation based in Kensington.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled commercial vehicle technician looking for a Monday-to-Friday position with no regular weekend working, a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on a specialist fleet.
The Role
As an HGV Technician, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing commercial vehicles and associated mounted equipment.
Your duties will include:
* Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
* Carrying out servicing and repairs on HGVs and mounted equipment
* Preparing vehicles for MOT and maintaining them to VOSA/DVSA standards
* Completing body and chassis repairs to the required standards
* Reading and working from electrical and hydraulic diagrams
* Maintaining accurate job cards, service records and repair information
* Attending customer sites and working independently when required
* Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
* Following health & safety procedures and completing risk assessments
* Undertaking relevant training and development
To be considered for this HGV Technician position, you should have:
* NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance or equivalent
* Previous experience servicing and repairing HGVs/commercial vehicles
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
* Knowledge of vehicle electronics, hydraulics and wiring diagrams
* Ability to work independently and manage your workload
* Good communication and customer service skills
* Flexibility to travel to customer sites and work overtime when required
Desirable but not essential:
* HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
* IRTEC qualification
* Electric vehicle experience
What's on Offer?
* £45,000 – £53,400 per annum, depending on experience
* Monday to Friday working
* Day shifts – 09:00 to 18:00
* 45-hour working week
* Overtime opportunities
* Training and development
* Long-term, permanent opportunity
* Supportive working environment
If you're an experienced HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician looking for your next opportunity in West London, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch
Salary description
£45000.00 - £53400.00 per year