Hgv Technician

Job title - Vehicle Technician
Location - Hexham
Salary - 38,116.20 - 39,696.99 per annum, plus 20% shift allowance
Duration - Perm/Full-time
Sector - 7:30am to 4pm / 8pm to 4:30pm
An opportunity has arisen for an Vehicle Technician to join, a leading UK fleet management and maintenance company. Along with a salary of up to 39,696.99 per annum plus 20% shift allowance with a back shift every third week (paid at a premium), you will also receive full uniform, free onsite parking, EAP, a cycle to work scheme, a pension scheme, and 23 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), increasing to 29 with service.
As Vehicle Technician at Vehicle Lease & Service, your responsibilities will include:

• Receiving vehicles or equipment and carrying out repairs/scheduled maintenance as instructed, working in accordance with safety/MOT/ manufacture requirements.
• Diagnosing standard repairs using diagnostic equipment when appropriate.
• Inspecting vehicles or equipment by systematically checking and testing to ensure operational legality, safety and functionality whilst determining repair requirements.
• Obtaining job authorisation at commencement of work, detailing all costings and appropriate details where possible.
• Ensuring parts and working times are recorded correctly in line with VLS systems and
• Adhering to any technical briefing, signing to acknowledge it. Raising any issues with Team Leader.
• Ensuring effective communication between the workshop and contractors, suppliers, head office etc.
• Updating or completing risk assessments when required.
• Reporting accidents and near misses to Team Leader through the accident management procedure.

We're looking for an Vehicle Technician with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or Plant (work will predominantly be on commercial vehicles with the occasional HGV & Light Plant)
• Competent in Microsoft programmes (Word, Excel, and Office)

The company operates a fleet of more than 5,000 assets including Vans, HGV Trailers, and Large plant. The diverse fleet ranges from company cars, small trailers, and aerial platforms to excavators and 44 tonne tankers. Our team of experienced technicians ensures vehicles are fully compliant and off-road for minimum periods. IT is a utility backed company in business for over 25 years.
To apply for this role as Vehicle Technician, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV or call and ask for Sam Procter