HGV Technician / Mechanic
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Overtime at enhanced rates, paid breaks, bonus scheme, additional employer pension contributions, optional private healthcare, refer a friend scheme, 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | Crick, Northampton |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | TruckEast Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, alternating by week between 06:00-14:00, and 14:00-22:00, with a 30-minute paid break per shift.
The HGV technician’s role within TruckEast is to be responsible for maintaining commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standard.
Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to VOSA standard
Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside or at customer’s premises
Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises
Liaise with parts department to attain parts
Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to
Ensure appropriate clocking is made, all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses
Provide cover on rota system for breakdown cover
Candidate requirements
To perform this role successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Qualifications and/or Experience
Technical qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualified technician), or knowledge gained through hands-on workshop experience
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Current driving licence
Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks
Ability to work within guidelines and to deadlines
Ability to work as a team
Ability to work under pressure
Solution-driven approach
Computer literate
Excellent customer care skills
Possess excellent accuracy and numeracy skills
Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements
Excellent written and oral communication skills
IT literate
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
ADR
HGV licence
Experience working with Scania products
Fork Lift licence (FLT)
Main dealer workshop experience
TruckEast Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
The HGV technician’s role within TruckEast is to be responsible for maintaining commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standard.
Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to VOSA standard
Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside or at customer’s premises
Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises
Liaise with parts department to attain parts
Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to
Ensure appropriate clocking is made, all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses
Provide cover on rota system for breakdown cover
Candidate requirements
To perform this role successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Qualifications and/or Experience
Technical qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualified technician), or knowledge gained through hands-on workshop experience
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Current driving licence
Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks
Ability to work within guidelines and to deadlines
Ability to work as a team
Ability to work under pressure
Solution-driven approach
Computer literate
Excellent customer care skills
Possess excellent accuracy and numeracy skills
Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements
Excellent written and oral communication skills
IT literate
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
ADR
HGV licence
Experience working with Scania products
Fork Lift licence (FLT)
Main dealer workshop experience
TruckEast Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.