Hgv Technician - Nights

Job IntroductionFollowing the recent expansion of our fleet, we have a fantastic opportunity at our Liverpool Regional Distribution Centre, Vehicle Maintenance Unit for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our team.
We are proud to be one of the UK's most successful, fastest growing and largest privately-owned companies and we recognise that to remain successful we need to continue investing in our fleet to drive us forward. We are Blue Rated Operator of over 400 trailers and over 100 powered vehicles which are all maintained internally at our state of the art 7 bay repair unit.
Our VMU is a 24 hour operation with over 20 technicians, apprentices and support staff. We have a modern fleet of vehicles and trailers to include Scania/Volvo diesel and CNG powered trucks. Our trailer fleet includes over 300 double deck trailers and 400 standard trailers all fitted with various types of tail lifts.
As a Vehicle Technician you will report to a Shift Supervisor and spend most of your time in the VMU as well as completing off site repairs. You will be part of a VMU team which delivers excellent service to our wider business and maintains the fleet to the highest standards, complying to all health and safety procedures as well as DVSA requirements.
Working closely with other members of the team as well as the wider VMU and Transport team, you will make sure resources are aligned and a smooth-running operation is achieved. We are looking for proactive individuals who can identify and resolve problems swiftly and who actively strive to continually improve team performance.
Job OverviewOur Vehicle Maintenance Technicians:
Carry out preventative vehicle maintenance and servicing, MOT preparation and repairs to a high standard
Inspect vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately, using computer-based diagnostic equipment
Repair or replace broken or defective parts and resolve defects
Road test vehicles to check repairs
Maintain VMU equipment and working areas to a good, clean condition
Use hand tools and general garage equipment
Tail Lift maintenance and vehicle body work repairs, fabrication and basic welding processes
Complete administrative tasks and reports as requested
Minimum Criteria To Apply Essential
Min 3 years' proven experience as a Vehicle Technician with trailer maintenance experience
Level 2 City & Guilds or BTECH National in HGV Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent UK recognised qualification
UK Driving licence (HGV category an advantage)
Experience in fault diagnostic equipment, e.g. Tech tool, MULTI/STAR and JAL and including trailer systems
A desire for delivering the highest possible standards of work with respect to quality and compliance
Must own standard tools - more specific tools will be provided
Desirable
IRTEC inspection licence along with any tail lift inspection certification
Main dealership experience
Tail lift experience
About The CompanyTJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.
Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.
With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK, we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!
Package
GBP50,254 (GBP42,231 plus GBP8,023 night shift premium)
4 on 4 off - Nights
6pm - 6am
5.6 weeks paid holiday rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
Company pension scheme
Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
Subsidised canteen
Access to social and sporting events
10% store discount
Death in Service Benefit (subject to 12 months complete service)
Long Service recognition scheme
Employee benefits
MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
Free Financial Advice
Bank your savings into an ISA
24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
Low cost voluntary insured health plans
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: GBP42,231.00 per year