HGV TECHNICIAN

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, HGV Technician to join there Bridgwater team.

KNOWLEDGE

• Time served experience in the maintenance and repair of HGV vehicles or similar in a workshop environment or as an on-site engineer. E
• Understanding of latest DVSA regulations & legislation. D
• Understanding of workplace health & safety requirements E
• Electrical and Hydraulic systems knowledge D

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of both Body and chassis repairs E
• Experience in repair of RCV’s D
• Time served Technician E

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• Year 3 City & Guilds or equivalent E
• HGV License D
• Product trained D
• Volvo Tech Tool trained D
• Allision Transmission Trained D

JOB-RELATED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Good diagnostic skills E
• Basic IT skills E
• Basic Administration skills E
• Ability to communicate with others effectively E
• Presents a professional image E
• Practical ability E

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to work overtime at short notice D
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK when required E
• To work catch up weekends in line with Somerset Contract E
• To travel and attend training courses as required. E
  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.

JOB PURPOSE:

To carry out the service & repair of HGV and RCV vehicles – Including routine servicing, MOT preparation and chassis and body repairs and fault diagnosis

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Routine maintenance & servicing. MOT preparation, remedial repairs as directed by the Workshop Controller & the Service Centre management team. Ensuring all work is carried out to DVSA standard including the completion of all associated paperwork. Promoting good housekeeping within the workshop environment and guarantee customer satisfaction.

QUALITY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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