Service Technician

Service Technician (Commercial Vehicles)

Ipswich outskirts

Mon-Fri – Permanent / 40hr week (Overtime available)

Salary £28,000-£32,000 NEG/DOE + End of year company bonus.

(Trainee Service Technician opportunity also available - please see below for further details)

We are pleased to be looking after this fantastic opportunity for our long standing and highly regarded client who are seeking an experienced Service Technician to join their Commercial Vehicle team on a full-time permanent basis.  This busy department specialises in the diagnosis, repair, maintenance and service of commercial vehicles with a focus on automatic transmissions and drivelines.

This is a varied position which will allow the postholder the opportunity to further develop and build upon skills in commercial and public service vehicle servicing and repair.  Once comfortable and confident in the role you will be provided with a company vehicle in order to attend offsite call outs.  You will also be provided with a laptop, mobile and the latest diagnostic software.

If you are looking for the perfect opportunity to continue your journey in mechanical engineering and vehicle servicing and repair working within a successful, friendly and progressive business who look after and value their people, please read on -

Outline of the role

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repair of commercial vehicles and automatic transmissions.
• Support and assist the team on all aspects of diagnostic and repair work as required.
• Attend offsite breakdowns covering clients based East and South of the country.
• Undertake fault finding, diagnosis, cleaning and dismantling of gear boxes and engines.

Experience and skills required

• Mechanical or Electromechanical background and foundation – essential
• Supporting mechanical engineering qualification – beneficial
• Working knowledge of Allison and ZF transmissions – advantageous
• Knowledge and general interest in mechanics/diesel engines
• Adapt to changing workload and be flexible to suit department needs.
• Organised, self-motivated and a team player.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• IT proficient

Ready to apply?  If you would like to become part of an award-winning business where your career can thrive, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV today.

This role is being offered on a permanent basis.  You will be based at the company’s fully equipped workshop when not attending customer call outs.

**Trainee Service Technician opportunity - some mechanical knowledge, experience and interest? Know your way around an engine or gearbox? Keen to learn from the best? Please apply via this advert stating your interest in the trainee position. Please note that salary will be negotiable depending on experience and will range from £25,000-£28,000 basic salary plus company bonus.

Applicants - thank you for your application - please note, we will be unable to process your application if you do not meet the required criteria as outlined.  Should we wish to short-list your application we will be in touch within 5 working days. 

Equal Opportunities Statement

Our business is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome all applications and will never discriminate based on colour, race, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability or veteran status.