HGV Technician


Company 

K.E.Kent transport

Location 

Basildon

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£40,000 - £55,000 Per Annum

Job Requirements/Description
Overview:
We are currently seeking a skilled HGV Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will share responsibility for maintaining and repairing our own fleet heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and trailers and a healthy number of outside customers in our workshop. Our own fleet consists of DAF, SCANIA, VOLVO and RENAULT 7.5T to 44T arctic's which are all modern euro 6 vehicles. Our fleet has a 100% MOT pass rate, our O'Licence operates at level Green and we are also a FORS GOLD operator there fore we are committed to retaining these levels of professional standards. If you have a passion for mechanical work and enjoy working with large vehicles, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct electrical diagnostics and mechanical repairs on HGVs

- Perform regular PMI 6 weekly inspections and record accurate findings

- MOT preparation on own fleet and client's vehicles

- Order parts ensuring best price and availability from suppliers

- Perform equipment repairs and maintenance tasks
- Interpret and follow technical manuals and schematics
- Utilise mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot issues
- Operate forklifts for moving heavy parts
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing vehicle concerns promptly
- Carry out welding, soldering

Requirements:
- Proven experience as an HGV Technician or similar role

- HGV License would be advantageous but no essential
- Strong mechanical knowledge and skills
- Proficiency in interpreting technical manuals and schematics
- Ability to operate forklifts safely
- Excellent customer service skills
- Competence in welding, soldering
- Relevant qualifications in vehicle maintenance or a related field

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking

Experience:
Mechanical engineering: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
HGV Licence (required)

Work Location: In person
Company 

K.E.Kent transport

Location 

Basildon

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£40,000 - £55,000 Per Annum

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