HGV Fitter​/Technician

Owens Group is a fast developing, multi-site organization, with a large diverse customer base, making this an exciting opportunity.

Job Purpose: To supply a skilled technical service to ensure maximum equipment effectiveness to meet customer requirements.

Shifts: 4/4 off Days or Monday - Friday

Rate of Pay: £18.00- £20.00 per hour

• Diagnose and repair HGV vehicles and trailers dealing with mechanical breakdowns so as to restore vehicles to required performance in order to minimise/or avoid unnecessary delays.
• Mobile service work and emergency call-outs
• Provide technical knowledge/advice/skill to other team members ensuring the best decisions are made.
• Carry out 8-weekly inspections of vehicles
• Carry out preventative planned maintenance.
• Carry out all other duties as directed by the Company.

Apprentice trained and qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in heavy vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair or equivalent advantageous but not essential. A clean driving licence is essential with a HGV category C+E entitlement being advantageous but not essential.

• Knowledge of current legislation
• Working in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Maintenance of HGV vehicles / Trailers Good understanding of MOT standards

• Ability to diagnose/repair mechanical breakdowns
• Trained in IOSH working safely
• Team player with a flexible Can Do attitude