Senior HGV Technician

You will like

Service/Repair for HGV/LGV vehicles plus shop supervision from Middlewich workshop with a specialist logistics and transport provider, leading in cross channel distribution and partner to blue chip global clients. Working for this forward-thinking organisation means you’ll enjoy a supportive environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and excellent career development opportunities. You’ll be part of a business that values its team and recognises the importance of work-life balance and professional growth.

(Jobs also available in Preston, Sheffield & Leicester as well as Manchester)

You will like

The Senior HGV Technician/Deputy Fleet Engineer, Middlewich/Cheshire job itself where you will work closely alongside the existing fleet engineer. You will learn about our complex and bespoke equipment (Trucks and Trailers), the standards required by our own and third party workshops/service providers as well as being involved in the modification and development of new and existing equipment to meet our ever changing customer requirements.

More specifically:

• Agree workshop plans and capacity with the Maintenance desk for up to 6 weeks ahead.
• Supervise and work alongside a team of 3 existing fitters/technicians at own workshop facilities.
• Carry out pre work inspection to create worksheets and agree with fleet engineer any major works/costs as required.
• Carry out post work inspection and quality check identifying any issues and agreeing rectification plans with fleet engineer.
• Report daily to the maintenance desk team on progress to plan and any deviations accordingly.
• Supervise and monitor parts stores.
• Carry out Quality inspections as directed by fleet engineer for third party providers.
• Cover for Fleet Engineer for periods of absence or holidays.
• Attend weekly ‘huddle’ meeting to discuss issues and future maintenance programs.

Monday – Friday Days, occasional Saturday’s as and when required.

45 hours per week + overtime available.

You will have

To succeed as a Senior HGV Technician, you will have a healthy mix of the following:

• ~10+ years’ experience in a senior HGV technician role
• Be able to demonstrate management of a team of fitters/technicians.
• Valid C+E driving licence.
• NVQ/City & Guilds Qualifications or similar.
• It would be an advantage to be an IRTE member and hold a Transport CPC.
• Good and clear communication
• An eye for detail and expect the highest standards of work.
• A can-do attitude and always ‘look to find a way’ to achieve your objectives.
• Understand the Law as it applies to your role and what is expected as a result.
• See Compliance as a MUST HAVE.

You will get

As a Senior HGV Technician, you will enjoy salary Up to £25PH OR £40K-£55K PA DOE + Company Van

You can apply

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PS You can also apply here for HGV Technician jobs available in Manchester, Preston, Sheffield & Leicester.