Job Description:

HGV TECHNICIAN

Commercial Vehicles – Confidential Employer

West Midlands
Permanent Position
Up to £20.50 per hour DOE
Overtime paid at time and a half
45 hours per week
Monday to Friday - Perm Days
Alternate Saturdays

JOB DESCRIPTION

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced HGV Technician to join a well-established commercial vehicle dealership based in Tipton.

You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing heavy commercial vehicles to a high standard while working as part of an experienced workshop team.

This is a strong opportunity for a Level 3 qualified HGV Technician looking to join a reputable main dealer environment with good training, overtime potential and long-term career development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs

• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults

• Preparing vehicles for MOT

• Completing vehicle safety inspections and checks

• Ensuring all repairs are completed safely and to required standards

• Completing job cards, paperwork and maintenance records accurately

• Maintaining up-to-date technical and product knowledge

• Following all Health & Safety, environmental and workshop procedures

• Attending technical training when required

SHIFT PATTERN

45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Early Shift: 07:00 – 16:30
Late Shift: 09:30 – 19:00

Alternate Saturday mornings are also required and paid at the overtime rate.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent HGV technical qualification

• Previous experience working as an HGV Technician, Truck Technician or HGV Mechanic

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

• Experience servicing and repairing heavy commercial vehicles

• A full and valid UK manual driving licence

• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines

A Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

BENEFITS

• Up to £20.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

• Overtime paid at time and a half

• Saturday mornings paid at time and a half

• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service

• Company pension scheme

• Healthcare scheme

• Retail and cinema discounts

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted vehicle contract hire scheme

• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training

• Career development opportunities

CD AUTO ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT LTD

We are a specialist engineering and technical recruitment agency working within the HGV, PSV, bus, coach and commercial vehicle industries.

We work with national fleet operators, commercial vehicle dealerships, workshops, councils, rental companies and specialist engineering businesses throughout the UK.

We recruit for HGV Technicians, PSV Technicians, Workshop Supervisors, Workshop Controllers, Engineering Managers, Fleet Managers and other commercial vehicle industry positions.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered for this HGV Technician position, please contact Calvyn Desir or submit your CV by applying now.

All applications will be handled confidentially. Further information regarding the employer will be provided to suitable applicants following an initial discussion.

I will endeavour to contact all applicants. However, if you have not heard from me within two weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.