HGV TECHNICIAN (LATE SHIFT)

Perm Placements Ltd are working on behalf of our prestigious client, who have been in business since the early 1900’s and they are the UK’s market leader in the manufacture of Waste management vehicles. There famous brand name is seen on the front of leading waste management companies cabs everyday across the United Kingdom’s streets.
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and dynamic multi-disciplined, Late Shift HGV Technician to join there Bexley team.

KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent Knowledge and experience of commercial vehicle service and repairs E
• A good understanding of compliance and Health & Safety E
• Understanding of workshop IT systems D

EXPERIENCE

• Trained and certified to work on electric vehicles D
• Trained to work on HGV or RCV to a desired DVSA standards E
• Ability to compile associated job paperwork that is clear and concise E
• Able to carry out welding repairs D
• Trained to inspect vehicles to FTA / DVSA standards D

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• Formal Heavy Vehicle Qualification C&G or Equivalent E
• Car Licence E
• CODED Welding D
• Current HGV Licence D

JOB-RELATED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Customer Care E
• Ability to communicate with others effectively E
• Ability to work within small team E
• Good Administration skills E
• Ability to work on own initiative E

Other requirements E

• Adaptable E
• Well Organised E
• Ability to work well under pressure E
• Ability to be Flexible to suit workshop requirements E

JOB PURPOSE:

Deliver excellent customer service along with quality and customer satisfaction whilst maintaining customers vehicles to the highest standard and following general compliance with company procedures.
Ensure all daily duties are carried out in accordance with published company H&S procedures.
Ensure repairs are completed to customers’ requirements.
Ensure all timesheets and jobs sheets are correct and punctual.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure repairs and servicing is conducted to a high standard (VOSA Standards)..
Preparation of vehicles for MOT (Carry out quality Checks).
Compliance with Department of Transport specifications when appropriate.
Ensure jobs are completed in a timely and efficient manner, ensuing any additional work that is required is identified and completed.
Enter all appropriate information is entered into the computer systems.
Ensure jobs are completed to company standards and instructions.
Ensure vehicle maintenance is conducted as per schedule.
Carry out Body and Chassis repairs as necessary.
Maintain regular communication internally in a professional manner.
Maintain good housekeeping practices at customer premises and in the workshops.
Ensure authorisation is obtained for any chargeable prior to work being undertaken and quotation builder used if required.
Carry out any reasonable request by Management.

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.