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HGV Breakdown Technician

Wilson Recruitment Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Wilson Recruitment is looking for a Breakdown Technician to repair disabled commercial vehicles, offering a competitive salary of £35,000 per year.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, along with a City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ qualification.
  • Key responsibilities include performing routine maintenance, diagnosing mechanical faults, and attending breakdowns both roadside and at customer locations.
  • Candidates must possess strong communication skills, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work under pressure in a team environment.
  • Employee benefits include a competitive bonus scheme, enhanced overtime rates, 30 days of holiday, and a structured training program.

Wilson Recruitment is seeking a Breakdown Technician to attend and repair disabled commercial vehicles, ensuring they are quickly and safely returned to operation. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a variety of vehicles and equipment while responding to breakdowns on a 24-hour call-out basis.Key Responsibilities:Perform routine maintenance and repairs on various vehicles and trailers.Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults.Arrange 3rd party repairs and recoveries when necessary.Attend breakdowns both at the roadside and at customer premises.Maintain vehicle safety protocols at all times, whether on-site or roadside.Work closely with the parts department to obtain required parts.Complete all job cards, service sheets, and reports accurately and on time.Ensure cleanliness and orderliness in the workspace.Continuously update product knowledge through training.Candidate Requirements:Technical qualification: City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ qualified technician.Valid driver’s licence.Strong communication and customer service skills.Ability to work under pressure and in a team.High level of computer literacy.Awareness of health and safety regulations.Employee Benefits:Competitive bonus scheme.Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £2,000 per successful referral).Life assurance and optional private health insurance.Enhanced overtime rates.Employer pension contributions.Structured training programme.30 days holiday, including Bank Holidays, increasing with service.24/7 mental health and wellbeing support.Long service rewards and recognition.All necessary PPE provided.If you're a skilled technician ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply today with Wilson Recruitment!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.