Lead Commercial Vehicle Technician

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	12 Mehefin 2025
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	27 Mehefin 2025
Lleoliad:	Eastbourne, BN23 6PW
Cwmni:	Vacancy Filler
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	JUN20251924

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Lead Commercial Vehicle TechnicianHammonds Drive, Eastbourne40 hours per weekMonday to FridaySalary - Competitive salary plus pension and company benefitsWe have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Commercial Vehicle Technician to join our Workshop team based in Hammonds Drive, Eastbourne. Brewers Truck Centre is part of the DAF trucks dealership network, offering its services to various commercial vehicle operators within the Eastbourne Area.This role plays a vital part in efficiently and effectively carrying out repairs, preventative maintenance, servicing, and mechanical work on a variety of vehicles at the Brewers DAF/Transport workshops. You will also assist the Workshop Manager with daily operations and provide cover in their absence.Ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 - Brewers Decorator Centres are the largest independent supplier of decorating materials supplying both trade and retail customers across the UK. Still a family-owned business, we are proud of our wonderful heritage of over 120 years in our industry and the growth of our network to over 250 stores nationwide in the Brewers Group. We place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues - our mantra is to ‘help one another succeed’. To find out more about working with us visit www.Brewers.co.uk/careersWe understand that Neurodiverse candidates or candidates with a disability may need adjustments or extra support in the application or interview process - we are committed to providing every candidate the opportunity and environment in which to succeed and we will support any reasonable request where we can.As the Lead Commercial Vehicle Technician with Brewers, some of your responsibilities will include:• Perform routine servicing, inspections, and mechanical repairs to manufacturers' and IRTEC standards • Deliver and collect vehicles and materials as required• Keep accurate records and provide clear reports on vehicle conditions and repair estimates• Carry out quality checks on completed work to maintain high service standards• Keeping up to date with new technologies and working procedures within the vehicle repair industry• Secure stock and premises, acting as a key holder when needed• Work closely with management to optimize workshop efficiency and productivity • Ensuring that all the workshop provided equipment is well maintained, making best use of all resources• Preparing and presenting vehicles for Ministry annual testing using the roadworthiness guidance and inspection sheets• Acting as a keyholder for alarm activations• Participating in the DAF Aid/Lates rota, which involves occasional weekend standby and evening shifts up to 21:00, as scheduledWho we are looking for to join our team:• Strong leadership with the ability to guide and support a team• Excellent problem-solving skills and logical approach to mechanical challenges• Up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, safety standards, and emerging technologies• Detail-oriented with solid organizational and workflow management abilities• Adaptable and proactive, open to supporting business improvements and change• An understanding of the importance of working well as part of a team and being able to positively contribute towards the team environment• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a team enviroment• Previous commercial vehicle experience is essentialIn return we offer a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:• Competitive salary• 31 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with service • Free life assurance• 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it• Employee Assistance Programme - accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents • Virtual GP service for yourself and any dependent children to be able to access unlimited medical advice when you need it• Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for routine healthcare treatments • Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on home improvements • Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc• Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis• Staff uniform and uniform cleaning tax relief• Comprehensive Induction Programme and ongoing development• After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay and a chance to use our Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake DistrictTo apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Now button on this page to complete the mandatory application form.Please note -this role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we are successful in finding an appointment.Please ensure you fully complete the application process if you wish to be considered for this position. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to any applicants that do not complete the process.Other job titles associated with this role include Service advisor, Workshop service coordinator, Service coordinator, Truck & Van Service Advisor, Fleet Service Advisor