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Job Title: Experienced HGV Technician
Recruitment Agency: Vibe Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of their client.

Role Overview:

Vibe Recruitment is seeking an Experienced HGV Technician to join their client's team, responsible for maintaining commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standards. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment, ensuring the fleet is maintained to the highest standards. The role involves rotating early and late shifts to accommodate operational needs.

Shift Pattern:

Shifts: Early and Late Shifts (specific shift patterns to be discussed during the interview process
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities:

Routine Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to VOSA standards.
Fault Diagnosis & Rectification: Diagnose and resolve all types of mechanical, electrical, and technical faults.
Roadside Assistance: Attend disabled vehicles either on the roadside or at customer premises to perform repairs.
Vehicle Handling: Ensure that all vehicles are handled carefully, following all safety precautions while on the premises.
Parts Liaison: Work closely with the parts department to source and acquire necessary parts for repairs.
Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices at all times.
Record Keeping: Ensure timely and accurate clocking of hours, and completion of job cards, service sheets, and vehicle maintenance records.
Workshop Cleanliness: Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness within the workshop environment.
Continuous Learning: Stay updated with product knowledge and attend relevant training courses to maintain current technical expertise.
Business Support: Follow company routines for warranty, contract, and retail business. Work directly with foremen and workshop controllers to ensure smooth operations.
Team Collaboration: Provide support to the parts and administration teams as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

Ability to work within given guidelines and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to actively seek solutions.
Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
Flexibility to undertake a wide variety of tasks as required.
Strong awareness and understanding of Health & Safety regulations in the workplace.

Ideal Qualifications & Experience:

Technical Qualifications: City & Guilds or NVQ-qualified technician, or proven experience in repairing and maintaining vehicles.
Scania Experience: Previous experience with Scania vehicles is desirable, but not essential.
A current driving license is required.
LGV/HGV License: An LGV/HGV license is ideal, but not essential.
Trailer Running Gear Experience: Previous experience with trailer running gear would be beneficial.
SAF/BPW Experience: Experience with SAF or BPW components is an advantage.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy