Shift Supervisor

Job Title: Experienced HGV Technician
Recruitment Agency: Vibe Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of their client.

Vibe Recruitment is seeking an Experienced HGV Technician to join their client's team, responsible for maintaining commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standards. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment, ensuring the fleet is maintained to the highest standards. The role involves rotating early and late shifts to accommodate operational needs.

• Shifts: Early and Late Shifts (specific shift patterns to be discussed during the interview process
• Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

• Routine Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to VOSA standards.
• Fault Diagnosis & Rectification: Diagnose and resolve all types of mechanical, electrical, and technical faults.
• Roadside Assistance: Attend disabled vehicles either on the roadside or at customer premises to perform repairs.
• Vehicle Handling: Ensure that all vehicles are handled carefully, following all safety precautions while on the premises.
• Parts Liaison: Work closely with the parts department to source and acquire necessary parts for repairs.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices at all times.
• Record Keeping: Ensure timely and accurate clocking of hours, and completion of job cards, service sheets, and vehicle maintenance records.
• Workshop Cleanliness: Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness within the workshop environment.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with product knowledge and attend relevant training courses to maintain current technical expertise.
• Business Support: Follow company routines for warranty, contract, and retail business. Work directly with foremen and workshop controllers to ensure smooth operations.
• Team Collaboration: Provide support to the parts and administration teams as needed.

• Ability to work within given guidelines and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to actively seek solutions.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to undertake a wide variety of tasks as required.
• Strong awareness and understanding of Health & Safety regulations in the workplace.

• Technical Qualifications: City & Guilds or NVQ-qualified technician, or proven experience in repairing and maintaining vehicles.
• Scania Experience: Previous experience with Scania vehicles is desirable, but not essential.
• A current driving license is required.
• LGV/HGV License: An LGV/HGV license is ideal, but not essential.
• Trailer Running Gear Experience: Previous experience with trailer running gear would be beneficial.
• SAF/BPW Experience: Experience with SAF or BPW components is an advantage.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.