HGV Technician

  • SOURCED RECRUITMENT LIMITED
  • Loudwater, Buckinghamshire
  • Mar 17, 2021
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

HGV Technician - High Wycombe, Loudwater.

Our Client is the leading nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically-driven energy generation services.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Shift Charge-hand you will be responsible for the Maintenance and Repair of a Fleet of Waste Collection Vehicles & Equipment consisting of various makes, models & types, ranging from Car Derived Vans to 44t Artic Units & Trailers

Location: High Wycombe, Loudwater.

Shift/Hours:

Early Shift: 07:00 am - 17:00pm

Late Shift: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Shifts are rotated weekly, you will be required to work both.

Salary:

£14.98 Per Hour

OTE 37k

Overtime Available**

Accountabilities

* Maintenance & Repair of a Fleet of Waste Collection Vehicles & Road Sweeping Equipment to meet current Legislation, Health & Safety and DVSA Standards.

* Carry out Scheduled Inspections & Services to ensure compliance with the Company's Operator Licence(s) and DVSA Regulations.

* Complete Service and Repair Documentation and any / all other maintenance documentation in accordance with Company Standards and legal Requirements.

* Repair and maintenance of Hydraulic, Electrical and Pneumatic Systems.

* Fault Diagnosis and Rectification of Defects including hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical.

* Maintain a High Standard of Housekeeping across all sections of the Service Centre / Workshop

* To carry out any other reasonable job-related tasks.

Person Specifications:

Essential:

Education

* Apprentice trained through a recognised apprenticeship scheme with the motor vehicle industry.

* Achieved Technician status through IRTEC examination

Experience

* Previous experience of servicing, maintaining and repairing vehicles/road sweeping equipment to meet current legislative requirements.

* Previous experience of maintaining and repairing waste handling equipment, including the overhaul of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

* Previous experience of completing service and repair documentation and records to meet required standards.

Technical Knowledge

* Excellent understanding of vehicle and body electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

* Up to date knowledge of basic health and safety legislation and practice and DVSA requirements.

Skills and Behaviours

* Customer service skills.

* Well-developed interpersonal skills.

* Good organisational and multi-tasking skills

General

* Be self-motivated and be able to work both individually or as part of a large team.

* Willingness to work flexibly as part of a rotating shift system.

* Ability to work safely in a physically demanding role.

* Ability to respond positively to ongoing changes in a challenging and dynamic operational environment.

In return you will get:

* A competitive rate of pay and benefits package

* 28 day's holidays (incl bank holidays)

* Fully funded Training and opportunities for progression

* Pension Scheme