HGV Technician

HGV Technician/Breakdown cover needed

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Peterborough

Our client, a top brand commercial vehicle manufacturer and dealer, is seeking for a HGV Technician/ Breakdown Cover to join their team.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled technician passionate about working with cutting-edge technology in the automotive industry and will thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Role: HGV Technician / Breakdown Cover

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday 07.00-15.00 and 15.00-23.00 (alt Saturday morning @ overtime @ time and a half)

Location: Peterborough

VAS Breakdown cover - with extra payment

• £120 per week whilst on call
• additional payment per call out
• paid per hour whilst on call

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure repairs are carried out according to the manufacturer’s procedures, safely and responsibly
• Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with company's Standard Times
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process
• Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and warranty material on completion of each repair
• Assist with Action Service Europe when required
• Work with the Parts Team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted
• 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
• Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to workshop controllers
• Keep all workshop facilities, equipment and tools clean, tidy and well maintained
• Support the development of young trainees and apprentices

Requirements:

• City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or equivalent qualification is required
• You’ll also 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.
• we’d expect you to have a basic working knowledge of vehicle technology

Benefits:

• Generous Pension Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Health cash plan- includes Access to dental insurance
• Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced holiday package
• Employee savings and retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing Centre