Hgv Technician

**Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for your next career move? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join leading organisation. Our client is an approved DAF Truck dealership located in Halesowen and they are on the lookout for a fullyskilled Commercial Vehicle Technician. As our new Fitter, you will join our friendly team which will see you working Shifts in our approved DAF dealership.**

**Salary** £35,360 - £37,570

**Shift Pattern**

You will join a friendly team which will see you working 5 days a week working a 2-week rolling shift pattern, as below, which will equate to 42.5 hours per week.

**Week 1 Monday to Friday 6.00am - 15.30pm**

**Week 2 Monday to Friday 13.00pm - 21.30pm**

**Role and Responsibilities**

We require an experienced HGV Engineer/Mechanic who can ensure our automotive customers vehicles are back on road within the shortest time possible. As our HGV Technician you will be required to service, adjust, and repair vehicles or components using thetools provided in a safe and proper manner, efficiently, within the allocated time and to the required standard.

- Service and Inspect vehicles completely and report orally or in writing upon the vehicles condition, safety and reliability and performance (MOT).
- observe, recognise, and report on vehicle or component defects or symptoms of impending failure.
- To ensure all service and maintenance sheets, customer defect reports, manufacturer paperwork and electronic documentation, i.e., DAF-check, PDI sheets are fully completed and signed off.
- To interpret and implement technical service instructions data, to ensure a repair or replacement component is replaced or repair in line with manufactures instruction.
- You may on occasions be asked to carry out roadside repairs and to recover defective or damaged vehicles within the terms of the law. Fully comply with Manufacturer's protocol and policies and safe working at roadside.
- To draw the Supervisor/Workshop Controllers attention to any faults notice in either the interests of the owner or other faults that could make the vehicle dangerous or illegal if taken out on a public highway.
- To protect all vehicles under repair against damage and to inspect each vehicle for damage and cleanliness upon completion of repair.
- To attend recognised courses of instruction as and when required and to assist in the training of apprentices upon assignment.
- To maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the working area and a presentable personal appearance whilst always observing the Group Health & Safety and Environmental Policy.
- To report any broken or faulty equipment to your Supervisor/Manager in line with our Group Health & Safety Policy.
**Required Experience/Qualifications**

As a HGV Mechanic we will be looking for you to be able to demonstrate:

- Technician with City & Guilds or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 1 year post Apprentice experience
- Diagnostics
- Safety Inspections
- Routine Maintenance
- General mechanical ability

**_It would be advantageous if you had:_**
- DAF product experience
- Irtec Licence
- HGV Licence