HGV & Light Vehicle Technician

AL976: HGV & Light Vehicle Technician

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £20.00 per hour

Type: Permanent - Full-time

Overview:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV & Light Vehicle Technician to join a growing commercial vehicle workshop in Peterborough. The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing a range of vehicles and trailers. Diagnostic experience is advantageous, and HGV licence training may be available after 6 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service, maintain and repair HGVs, light vehicles and trailers.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT.
• Attend roadside breakdowns and disabled vehicles.
• Complete job cards and service documentation accurately.
• Liaise with the parts department to source required parts.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and workshop safety.
• Follow all Health & Safety and customer site requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and attend training courses.

Skills and Experience:

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance, or proven relevant experience.
• Previous motor trade experience within the last 2 years.
• Experience working on HGVs and/or light vehicles.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• HGV Licence desirable but not essential.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
• Own tools required.

Benefits:

• £20.00 per hour.
• Weekly pay.
• Bonus scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Ongoing training and development.
• IRTEC/ATA accreditation training.
• Corporate team days.
• Overtime available.
• Potential opportunity to obtain HGV licence after 6 months.

Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm. Overtime available.