Vehicle Technician

Job Description:

HGV / Vehicle Technician

Corby area

Up to £45k

My client is an established food manufacturing business who are looking for an experienced HGV / Vehicle Technician to maintain their large fleet of commercial vehicles. The main purpose of this role is to; Inspect, service and repair of commercial vehicles to Department of Transport standards.

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, the main duties of this role will include:

• To repair and maintain vehicles within the company fleet, plus other vehicles which the company may undertake on contract repairs and authorised by the Fleet Engineer.
• To take vehicles on road test when it is deemed necessary for repair.
• To take vehicles for MOT testing or outside workshops where specialist repairs are necessary.
• Collecting parts as when a delivery cannot be made.
• Undertake repairs as and when required on forklifts and other associated equipment, provided such equipment is not sourced via contract hire.
• Complete servicing documents relevant to the vehicle being worked on.
• Clean off vehicles/parts to enable corrective maintenance to be carried out competently.
• Attend vehicle breakdowns when required both on site and off site where necessary.
• Provide ad-hoc cover (when requested) for workshop supervisor when absent from site.

The ideal candidate will have the following -

• City and Guilds in Motor Vehicle Engineering or recognized equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of working in a Commercial vehicle repair workshop
• Knowledge/Experience of bulk powder pressure vessel operations
• C+E Driving Licence and valid Driver Qualification card

If you feel you match this role and are keen to find out more, please apply now!