HGV Fitter​/Technician

Job Purpose

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

Shifts:

4/4 off days.

• 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 and 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; 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 and trailers; good understanding of MOT standards.

• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns.
• Trained in IOSH working safely.
• Team player with a flexible, can‑do attitude.