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Ascott Transport Limited is a family owned, rapidly growing force in the delivery of customer focused transport and distribution solutions. We are trusted by some of the biggest household names in the UK across food, engineering and automotive sectors.

We pride ourselves for our commitment to create a supportive, encouraging and progressive workplace. We believe in supporting and investing in our employees’ talents to grow and develop within ATL.

About HGV technician

We are currently recruiting for HGV technician to join our established garage team. As HGV Technician you will perform routine maintenance, diagnosis and repairs to heavy goods vehicles. You will also ensure that trucks meet an organisation's safety and customer service standards. Your day to day will consist of the following:

* Responsible for the maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles (primarily DAF) and trailers to DVSA standards

* Carrying out road tests

* Carrying out roadside repairs to own fleet vehicles and trailers

* Carrying out planned routine maintenance to own fleet and 3rd party fleet

* Carrying out MOT preparations on own fleet and 3rd party fleet

* Carrying out re-chassis work and light fabrication

* Responsible for the upkeep of scheduled maintenance records to ensure compliance of the companies Operator's licence

* Support business with out of hours breakdown cover for own fleet vehicles

* Willing to participate in relevant training and assessments

* Support and comply with the companies Health and Safety procedures and standards

* You will from time to time be required to undertake other duties of a similar nature as reasonably required by your line manager

Great opportunity for those looking for flexible working hours!

We offer flexible start and finish time based on a 50 hours working week. Saturday shifts are a requirement (paid at time and a half), however you can choose which 4 other days you'd like to work during the week to suit your needs!

In addition you get:

* 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays

* Life Assurance Cover

* Health Cash Plan

* Personal development opportunities

* Free on-site parking

* Competitive salary

Required skills and experience

Ideally as a HGV Technician/Mechanic, you will come from a time served motor vehicle technician background, having attained appropriate City and Guilds/NVQ/IRTEC qualifications. More importantly you will have a minimum of 5 years experience of working in a heavy goods vehicle workshop environment.

An HGV driving license is desired but not essential