Heavy Truck Service and Repair Expert

4 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Transcomm Recruitment Full time £18 - £22
HGV Commercial Vehicle Mechanic Job

We are looking for a skilled HGV Commercial Vehicle Mechanic to join our team at Transcomm Recruitment.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in commercial vehicles, with experience in diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults in HGVs.

The key responsibilities of this role include performing detailed vehicle inspections, conducting repairs on various vehicle systems, and implementing preventative maintenance schedules.

The ideal candidate will also have excellent problem-solving abilities, good communication and customer service skills, and be proficient in the use of diagnostic tools and repair equipment specific to HGVs.

The salary for this role is estimated to be between £18 and £22 per hour, with benefits including overtime, annual leave, life assurance, duvet day, company pensions contribution, private medical insurance, and bonus schemes.

Job Description:

This is a challenging role that requires strong technical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and good communication and customer service skills.

You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) to ensure they meet high safety and performance standards.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a mechanical or technician background in commercial vehicles, with either IRTEC, BTEC, or City & Guilds qualifications.

As an HGV Technician at Transcomm Recruitment, you will perform detailed vehicle inspections using diagnostic equipment to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.

You will also conduct repairs on various vehicle systems, including engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, and suspension, as well as routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire checks, and replacements, and fluid top-ups.

In addition, you will implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and enhance vehicle reliability.

You will need to monitor and record vehicle performance to anticipate potential problems and schedule timely interventions.

Requirements:
  • A minimum of a mechanical or technician background in commercial vehicles.
  • Either IRTEC, BTEC, or City & Guilds qualifications.
  • Previous experience managing technicians in a fast-paced workshop environment.
  • Current driving license.
  • Proficient in the use of diagnostic tools and repair equipment specific to HGVs.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical repair skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.
About the Company:

Transcomm Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specializing in commercial vehicle jobs.



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