Hgv Technician

Location: Purbrook

We are working on behalf of our prestigious client, who has been in business since the early 1900s and is the UK's market leader in the manufacture of waste management vehicles. Their famous brand name is seen on the front of leading waste management companies cabs everyday across the United Kingdom's streets.

Job Purpose

To service, maintain and repair vehicle chassis, body and specialist mounted equipment according to the manufacturer's specifications.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day service and repair of Heavy Goods Vehicles
• Run diagnostics on vehicles using a range of equipment
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times
• Carry out routine vehicle inspections, routine maintenance, fault finding and repairs
• Complete technical training when required
• Complete relevant documentation
• Provide industry‑leading customer service
• Carry out HGV MOT inspections and preparations

HGV Technician, Portsmouth

• Salary – up to £44,844.28 plus additional overtime
• Overtime paid at 1.5 Monday to Friday and Saturday, Sunday x2, Bank holiday's at x2 plus day in lieu
• Location – Portsmouth
• Hours – 45 per week, 9 hours per day between 06:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company Benefits include but are not limited to

• Bike to work scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced pension scheme and DIS benefit
• Health shield medical cash plan
• Training and development

Criteria

Essential / Desirable

Knowledge

• Knowledge of HGV industry E
• Knowledge of RCV industry D

Experience

• Experience of both body and chassis maintenance and repair E
• Experience in maintenance and repair of RCVs or similar equipment D
• Year 3 C&G training or equivalent E
• Health and Safety D

Job‑related skills & abilities

• Ability to communicate with others effectively E
• Ability to work under own initiative D
• Good customer service ethos D
• Team player E

Other requirements

• Self‑motivated E
• Willing to work overtime as needed D
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK on occasion D

Quality & Environmental Responsibilities

Responsible for the management, compliance and upkeep of the quality & environmental procedures, records, and documents relevant to the role.

Please note that you may be asked to carry out tasks other than the above that are deemed by your manager to be appropriate, reasonable and within the remit of your role. You will be expected to carry out these ad hoc tasks as requested.

Please note:

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please continue to visit the website for other opportunities. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Job Types

Full‑time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On‑site parking

Licence/Certification

Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location

In person

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