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Workshop Technician - HGV Mechanic
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- Runcorn, Borough of Halton
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £37,000 - £40,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Workshop Technician
Location: Preston Brook Depot, Runcorn
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
Our client is looking for an experienced Workshop Technician to join their Fleet & Plant team based at Preston Brook Depot in Runcorn.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading infrastructure business responsible for maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles, trailers and specialist plant equipment that supports essential services across the UK.
As a Workshop Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring fleet assets remain safe, compliant and fully operational through high-quality inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair work. Working within a modern workshop environment and occasionally via Mobile Service Vehicles (MSVs), you'll help keep critical operations running efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety and workmanship.
Key Responsibilities
As a Workshop Technician, your responsibilities will include:
* Carrying out inspections, servicing, maintenance and repairs on a wide range of vehicles, trailers and plant equipment.
* Diagnosing electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
* Completing repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications and DVSA maintenance standards.
* Ensuring all repairs are completed to at least MOT standard.
* Testing vehicle systems and carrying out road tests to verify repairs and ensure safe operation.
* Delivering cost-effective maintenance solutions whilst maintaining exceptional quality standards.
* Completing electronic job cards, service records and maintenance documentation using tablets and PDA devices.
* Providing roadside breakdown assistance and support when required.
* Maintaining workshop tools, equipment and Mobile Service Vehicles in a safe and serviceable condition.
* Ensuring the workshop is maintained to a clean, organised and safe standard.
* Working in full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, Operator Licence requirements and company procedures.
* Collaborating with colleagues and sharing technical knowledge to support the wider Fleet & Plant team.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* City & Guilds or NVQ qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent).
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* HGV Licence.
* Previous experience maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles, HGVs and/or plant equipment.
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
* Ability to work independently whilst following established procedures and safety standards.
Skills & Competencies
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
* Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
* Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* Confidence using digital maintenance management systems and handheld devices.
* The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will be:
* Safety-focused with a commitment to best practice.
* Reliable, professional and well organised.
* Proactive with a positive, can-do attitude.
* Flexible and adaptable to meet operational requirements.
* Eager to learn, develop new skills and contribute to the success of the wider team.
What's in it for You?
Our client is committed to investing in its people and offers genuine long-term career opportunities within one of the UK's leading infrastructure businesses.
Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
#HGV
#Mechanic
#Workshoptechnician
#VehicleMaintenance
Location: Preston Brook Depot, Runcorn
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
Our client is looking for an experienced Workshop Technician to join their Fleet & Plant team based at Preston Brook Depot in Runcorn.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading infrastructure business responsible for maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles, trailers and specialist plant equipment that supports essential services across the UK.
As a Workshop Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring fleet assets remain safe, compliant and fully operational through high-quality inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair work. Working within a modern workshop environment and occasionally via Mobile Service Vehicles (MSVs), you'll help keep critical operations running efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety and workmanship.
Key Responsibilities
As a Workshop Technician, your responsibilities will include:
* Carrying out inspections, servicing, maintenance and repairs on a wide range of vehicles, trailers and plant equipment.
* Diagnosing electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
* Completing repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications and DVSA maintenance standards.
* Ensuring all repairs are completed to at least MOT standard.
* Testing vehicle systems and carrying out road tests to verify repairs and ensure safe operation.
* Delivering cost-effective maintenance solutions whilst maintaining exceptional quality standards.
* Completing electronic job cards, service records and maintenance documentation using tablets and PDA devices.
* Providing roadside breakdown assistance and support when required.
* Maintaining workshop tools, equipment and Mobile Service Vehicles in a safe and serviceable condition.
* Ensuring the workshop is maintained to a clean, organised and safe standard.
* Working in full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, Operator Licence requirements and company procedures.
* Collaborating with colleagues and sharing technical knowledge to support the wider Fleet & Plant team.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* City & Guilds or NVQ qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent).
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* HGV Licence.
* Previous experience maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles, HGVs and/or plant equipment.
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
* Ability to work independently whilst following established procedures and safety standards.
Skills & Competencies
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
* Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
* Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* Confidence using digital maintenance management systems and handheld devices.
* The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will be:
* Safety-focused with a commitment to best practice.
* Reliable, professional and well organised.
* Proactive with a positive, can-do attitude.
* Flexible and adaptable to meet operational requirements.
* Eager to learn, develop new skills and contribute to the success of the wider team.
What's in it for You?
Our client is committed to investing in its people and offers genuine long-term career opportunities within one of the UK's leading infrastructure businesses.
Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
#HGV
#Mechanic
#Workshoptechnician
#VehicleMaintenance