HGV Technician/ Roadside Recovery Technician needed

Felixstowe

Our client, a top brand Truck and Bus manufacturer and dealer, is seeking for a HGV Technician/ Roadside Recovery Technician to join their team.

The ideal candidate will ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer's procedures and in a safe and responsible manner and also assist with roadside breakdowns.

Role: HGV Technician / Roadside Recovery

Hours: earlies/lates - 0600hrs to 1400hrs/1400hrs to 2200hrs - alternative Saturdays 0600hrs to 1400hrs @ overtime - time and a half

Location: Felixstowe

Key Responsibilities:

* Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer's procedures and in a safe and responsible manner.

* Assist in the fault diagnosis process. Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and with warranty material on completion of a repair.

* Assist with Action Service Europe when required.

* Work with the parts team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted to the vehicles.

* Road test vehicle when required (if holder of HGV licence).

* Assist with roadside breakdowns.

* Ensure that the company time recording procedures are complied with and that job cards are completed accurately

* Ensure that service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions.

* Ensure that all vehicle defects are reported to your workshop controller

* Ensure that the workshop facilities, equipment and tools are kept clean, tidy and maintained.

Requirements:

* Technically competent in the repair and maintenance of HGVs

* To effectively communicate at all levels both written and verbally and be an active team member.

* To develop or work in developing new or enhancing existing processes

* To adapt and take on new skills and approaches and participate in training and development activities.

* City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent

* Completed an apprenticeship in HGV industry or equivalent experience

* Experience within the commercial vehicle industry.

Benefits:

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays raising to 30 days

* Contributory Pension scheme

* Training and development opportunities

* Health Care Plan

* Cycle to work scheme

* Many discounts for yourself, family and friends on travel, theatre, gym memberships, theme parks

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