Commercial Vehicle Fleet Maintenance Company
Up to £23ph depending on experience
Overtime paid at time and a half
Permanent Position
Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30
One Saturday in two, 05:00–13:00
JOB DESCRIPTION
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced HGV Technician to join a well-established commercial vehicle maintenance business based in Erith.
You will be responsible for carrying out high-quality, safe and compliant maintenance and repair work on a varied fleet of heavy commercial vehicles and trailers.
This is a permanent position offering regular daytime hours, additional overtime opportunities and access to ongoing technical and manufacturer training.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs, trailers and associated commercial vehicles
* Completing routine vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance
* Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
* Identifying worn or defective components in line with DVSA standards
* Working with the wider workshop team to plan and complete vehicle repairs
* Completing all relevant job cards, maintenance records and warranty documentation
* Keeping the workshop, tools and equipment clean, safe and organised
* Providing roadside or off-site repair support when required
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
To be considered for this position, you should have:
* City and Guilds, NVQ Level 3, IMI qualification or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
* Previous experience maintaining and repairing HGVs or other heavy commercial vehicles
* A strong understanding of DVSA inspection and maintenance standards
* The ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
* A full UK driving licence
* Good communication, organisation and teamwork skills
Experience working with trailers, tail lifts, LOLER equipment or mixed commercial vehicle fleets would be advantageous.
BENEFITS
* Hourly rate of up to £23.00, depending on experience
* Overtime paid at time and a half
* Saturday shifts paid at the overtime rate
* 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
* An additional day off for your birthday
* Company pension scheme
* Manufacturer and in-house technical training
* Career development and progression opportunities
* Employee assistance and wellbeing programme
* Death-in-service benefit
* Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
* Branded uniform and employee reward programmes
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 national 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
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year