Mobile HGV Technician

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Field Based HGV Technician to join a Service 24 operation based from Sittingbourne, covering breakdowns and call-outs across the Kent and M25 area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician who enjoys working independently, attending roadside breakdowns and carrying out effective fault diagnosis and repairs in the field.

Working Hours

Week 1:
Monday Friday, 7:00am 4:00pm
Plus 24/7 primary on-call cover

Week 2:
Monday Friday, 7:00am 4:00pm
Plus 24/7 second-line/back-up on-call cover

Salary & Additional Earnings - In addition, you can earn:

£50 per day when on primary on-call
£50 per out-of-hours call-out attended between 4:00pm and 6:00am
Second-line support payments, including £50 per out-of-hours call-out attended
Monthly bonus of up to £850, based on efficiency, productivity and utilisation targets
Quarterly bonus of up to £1,000, based on site performance
The Role

As a Field Based HGV Technician, you will be responsible for attending breakdowns and providing roadside technical support to commercial vehicle customers throughout Kent and around the M25.

Your responsibilities will include:

Attending roadside breakdowns and emergency call-outs
Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
Carrying out repairs at the roadside wherever possible
Working on a range of HGVs and commercial vehicles
Supporting van and LCV breakdowns where required
Carrying out vehicle inspections and identifying defects
Ensuring vehicles are repaired safely and efficiently
Providing a professional service to customers while working independently in the field
Accurately recording work completed and parts used
Working closely with workshop and Service 24 teams
Following all health, safety and roadside working procedures
Requirements

Level 3 qualified technician
Previous experience working as an HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Commercial Vehicle Technician
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
Experience working on vans or LCVs would be highly advantageous
Ability to work confidently and independently in a field-based environment
Full UK driving licence
Strong understanding of commercial vehicle maintenance and repair

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