Fleet Workshop – Confidential Employer
£32.00 per hour
Temporary to Permanent Position
Monday to Friday, Perm Days
Start between 06:00–08:00
Finish between 16:00–18:00 depending on workload
1-hour unpaid lunch
Ilford, East London
JOB DESCRIPTION
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced HGV Technician to join a busy public sector fleet workshop based in Ilford on a temporary-to-permanent basis.
You will be responsible for carrying out servicing, maintenance, inspections, diagnostics and repairs across a varied fleet of commercial and municipal vehicles.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Heavy Vehicle Technician looking for a strong hourly rate, weekday working and the opportunity to secure a permanent position with a stable long-term employer.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV and commercial vehicles
* Completing scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance
* Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
* Identifying worn or defective components in accordance with DVSA standards
* Preparing vehicles for MOT and statutory inspections
* Completing maintenance records and associated workshop documentation
* Ensuring all work is completed safely and to required quality standards
* Working with the wider workshop team to maintain vehicle availability
* Keeping workshop areas, tools and equipment safe and organised
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
To be considered for this position, you should have:
* City and Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
* Previous experience working as an HGV Technician, Heavy Vehicle Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician
* Strong knowledge of HGV inspection, maintenance and repair procedures
* Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills
* An understanding of DVSA standards
* A full UK driving licence
* The ability to work independently and as part of a workshop team
Experience working on municipal, refuse, specialist fleet or public sector vehicles would be advantageous but is not essential.
PACKAGE
* £32.00 per hour
* Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
* Monday to Friday working
* Flexible start between 06:00 and 08:00
* Finish between 16:00 and 18:00 depending on workload
* Stable public sector fleet environment
* Long-term permanent opportunity for the right candidate
CD AUTO ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT LTD
We are a specialist engineering and technical recruitment agency working within the HGV, PSV, bus, coach and commercial vehicle industries.
We work with fleet operators, commercial vehicle dealerships, workshops, councils, rental companies and specialist engineering businesses throughout the UK.
We recruit for HGV Technicians, PSV Technicians, Workshop Supervisors, Workshop Controllers, Engineering Managers, Fleet Managers and other commercial vehicle industry positions.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered for this HGV Technician position, please contact Calvyn Desir or submit your CV by applying now.
All applications will be handled confidentially. Further information regarding the employer will be provided to suitable applicants following an initial discussion.
I will endeavour to contact all applicants. However, if you have not heard from me within two weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion
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