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HGV Technician +VAS call outs
£65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Heathrow
Our client, a top brand Truck and Bus manufacturer and dealer , is seeking for a HGV Technician on VAS call outs to join their team.
The ideal candidate will be ensuring repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures, safely and responsible and also assist with roadside breakdowns.
Role: HGV Technician/VAS call outs
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to FridayRotating shift: 0600hrs to 1430hrs/1430hrs to 2300hrsOptional Saturdays @ overtime rate 0700hrs to 1300hrs (overtime @ time and a half - up to £31.50 per hour)
Location: Heathrow
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures, safely and responsibly
- Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with Volvo Standard Times using Volvo Special Tools where appropriate
- Assist in the fault diagnosis process
- Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and warranty material on completion of each repair
- Work with the Parts Team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted
- Road test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV licence)
- Assist with roadside breakdowns
- Ensure company time recording procedures are complied with, and that job cards are completed accurately
- Ensure service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions
- Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to workshop controllers
- Keep all workshop facilities, equipment and tools clean, tidy and well maintained
Requirements:
- City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or an equivalent qualification.
- have completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry, or have equivalent experience, along with relevant
- experience in the commercial vehicle industry.
- A basic knowledge of computer software packages including Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred, as is a general level of computer literacy.
- have a basic working knowledge of vehicle technology.
- HGV Class 1 or 2/PSV Licence would be ideal but not essential.
Benefits:
- Overtime @ time and a half Mon to Sat - double time Sundays/bank hols!
- Generous Pension Plan
- Health cash plan + access to dental insurance
- Ignition, our electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising to 30 days with service
- Maternity & Adoption Leave 6 months full pay moving to 6 months half pay | Paternity 2 weeks leave with further 3 weeks in first 3 years
- Employee savings and retail discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Many discounts for family and friends on High St Retailers, theme park days out, hotels, travel plus much more
- Career development opportunities, along with training plans managed through our inhouse Technical training team.
- Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing centre
