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Hgv Technician Nights
- ellington, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
HGV Technician - Nights
Experienced HGV Technicians Needed
TP Select is recruiting on behalf of our client, who is looking to strengthen their maintenance team with experienced HGV Technicians. You'll be responsible for inspecting, servicing, and repairing vehicles across the HGV fleet, keeping everything safe, compliant, and roadworthy.
Our client needs an HGV Technician with genuine hands-on experience of heavy vehicles, plus a proactive approach to maintenance, fault-finding, and safety.
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off — 12-hour shift
HGV Technician Responsibilities
- Ensure vehicles are MOT prepared, serviced, inspected, and repaired on time and in full, in line with DVSA and Operator's Licence requirements
- Complete paperwork to meet health, safety, and food safety standards, tracking service history for a full audit trail
- Deliver excellent, proactive customer service
- Operate relevant MHE (where applicable, permitted, and authorised), following correct procedures at all times
- Report accidents promptly, in line with our client's accident reporting procedure
- Follow all company policies, including Uniform Guidelines and the Health and Safety Policy, promoting a positive safety culture
- Use food-safe chemicals for work carried out in fridge trailers, flagging any food safety concerns immediately
- Take on other reasonable tasks as requested by your Line Manager
Qualifications
- IRTEC, City & Guilds Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or BTEC National Certificate in Vehicle Repair and Technology
Experience
- Excellent knowledge of motor technology
- Methodical, organised, and able to work to strict deadlines
- Previous experience working within a similar role, business and/or industry
Other Criteria
- Strong communication and customer service skills, with colleagues and customers
- Physically fit, given the demands of working with heavy goods
- Fluent English speaker, comfortable liaising with Planning and Operations teams and customers, in person and by phone, and able to work independently