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Mechanical Vehicle Technician

Mechanical Vehicle Technician

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 17 days

Colchester, Essex CO6 3JQ, England

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Mechanical Vehicle Technician based in Colchester, offering a salary of approximately £37,000 with potential for overtime and shift allowances.
The company is a nationally recognized entity in the transport trade, with three depots in the Colchester area.
Candidates must have a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering field and experience working with large vehicles.
Key responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing vehicles, preparing them for annual tests, and handling vehicle defect documentation.
Applicants must have full UK working rights, as sponsorship for this role is not available.

Colchester Salary-Circa £37k (Overtime and shift allowance available)

Monday-Friday

The company:

You will be joining a nationally based company in the transport trade, being a part of their engineering team based at either of their 3 depots all around the Colchester and surrounding areas. Offering flexibility on hours, overtime and earning potential, this is a great role for a qualified Mechanical Vehicle Technician to join a progressive company.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Diagnosis, repair, and regular servicing of company vehicles
Prepare vehicles for the annual tests.
Attend breakdowns as required.
Processing vehicle defect cards and all legal paperwork in line with the company and DVSA guidelines.
Process relevant documentation and reports following repairs etc.

This is just a summed-up list of responsibilities and other duties will be required.

Skills and Experience required:

Educated to a NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering proficiency.
Mechanical and Electrical fault-finding skills.
Experience in a similar role with large vehicles.
Ability to work to specifications and guides.
Able to work in a team or alone.

Applicants must have full UK working rights, as sponsorship is not available for this role.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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