You will be working as the Sole HGV technician with a busy highways infrastructure business. This role provides a relaxed atmosphere, but a requirement to be flexible to ensure vehicles are available to the team.
Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary starting from £43,000 per annum with OTE up to £60,000
- Company van, mobile phone, and laptop provided
- Opportunities for annual pay increases
- Supportive management team with extensive workshop facilities
- Additional pay for out-of-hours call outs
- Practical training and development programmes available
- Stable, full-time, permanent position in a thriving company setting
- Plan and organise workshop workload and maintenance schedules efficiently
- Conduct routine servicing and preventative maintenance on HGVs including DAF and Volvo models.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults accurately
- Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and carry out necessary repairs to ensure passing of each test.
- Maintain detailed and accurate service and repair records
- Work closely with management to prioritise urgent repairs and minimise vehicle downtime
- Carry out inspections and rectify major defects in accordance with health and safety regulations
- Support out-of-hours call out duties as required, including repairs and fault diagnosis over the phone
- Assist with planned maintenance and breakdowns on a range of fleet vehicles including road marking units and trucks between 28 and 44 tonnes.
- Proven experience as an HGV Technician or HGV Mechanic with 5-6 years of relevant industry experience
- Knowledge of DAF and Volvo commercial vehicles preferred but not essential
- Strong diagnostic, fault-finding, and repair skills
- Experience preparing vehicles for MOT is desirable
- Organisational skills and the ability to plan workloads effectively
- Responsible, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team
- Valid driving licence, with an HGV licence being advantageous but not mandatory
- Flexibility to work across various shifts, including out-of-hours call outs when required
Contact Martin Bane, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Littlehampton and West Sussex, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
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