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HGV Technician
Up to £49,000 per annum
Harlow
Our client, one of the world’s leading Truck and Bus manufacturers and dealers, is seeking for HGV Technician to join their team.
The ideal candidate will ensure repairs are carried out according to the manufacturer’s procedures, safely and responsibly.
Role: HGV Technician
Salary: Up to £49,000 per annum
Hours: 4 on 4 off - 0600hrs to 1800hrs (1 hour paid lunch)
Location: Harlow
Key responsibilities of HGV Technician:
- Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures, safely and responsibly
- Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with Volvo Standard Times using Volvo Special Tools where appropriate
- Assist in the fault diagnosis process
- Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and warranty material on completion of each repair
- Road test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV licence)
- Assist with roadside breakdowns
- Ensure company time recording procedures are complied with, and that job cards are completed accurately
- Ensure service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions
- Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to workshop controllers
- Keep all workshop facilities, equipment and tools clean, tidy and well maintained
- Wear personal protective equipment when appropriate
- Support the development of young trainees and apprentices
Requirements for HGV Technician:
- hold a City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or an equivalent qualification.
- have completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry, or have equivalent experience, along with relevant experience in the commercial vehicle industry.
- A basic knowledge of computer software packages including Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred, as is a general level of computer literacy.
- a basic working knowledge of vehicle technology
Benefits:
- Overtime @ time and a half Mon to Sat - double time Sunday/bank hols!
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with service
- Generous Pension Plan
- Health cash plan = access to dental insurance
- Enhanced holiday package
- Extended maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Cash plan saving scheme
- Employee savings and retail discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Career development opportunities, along with training plans managed through our inhouse technical training team.
- Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing centre
