HGV Vehicle Engineer

HGV / Vehicle Technician

Corby area

45k

My client is an established food manufacturing business who are looking for an experienced HGV / Vehicle Technician to maintain their large fleet of commercial vehicles. The main purpose of this role is to; Inspect, service and repair of commercial vehicles to Department of Transport standards.

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, the main duties of this role will include:

* To repair and maintain vehicles within the company fleet, plus other vehicles which the company may undertake on contract repairs and authorised by the Fleet Engineer.

* To take vehicles on road test when it is deemed necessary for repair.

* To take vehicles for MOT testing or outside workshops where specialist repairs are necessary.

* Collecting parts as when a delivery cannot be made.

* Undertake repairs as and when required on forklifts and other associated equipment, provided such equipment is not sourced via contract hire.

* Complete servicing documents relevant to the vehicle being worked on.

* Clean off vehicles/parts to enable corrective maintenance to be carried out competently.

* Attend vehicle breakdowns when required both on site and off site where necessary.

* Provide ad-hoc cover (when requested) for workshop supervisor when absent from site.

The ideal candidate will have the following -

* City and Guilds in Motor Vehicle Engineering or recognized equivalent qualification

* Minimum of 5 years’ experience of working in a Commercial vehicle repair workshop

* Knowledge/Experience of bulk powder pressure vessel operations

* C+E Driving Licence and valid Driver Qualification card

If you feel you match this role and are keen to find out more, please apply now
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed