HGV Technician

Role: HGV Technician Location: Bexley, DA1 5QJ Hours: 45 hours per week | between 06:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday Salary: between £41,277.60 - £48,929.40 pa DOE Are you a skilled technician with a passion for vehicle maintenance and a commitment to high standards? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HGV Technician to join our Aftermarket team! This hands-on role involves maintaining and repairing refuse collection vehicles to the highest standards, ensuring safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction every step of the way. Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on chassis and mounted equipment
• Service vehicles to VOSA standards and prepare them for MOT inspections
• Complete body and chassis repairs and ensure compliance with Department of Transport specifications
• Maintain accurate records and enter job details into company systems
• Liaise professionally with customers and work independently at customer sites
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently and to company standards
• Follow health and safety procedures and conduct risk assessments where required
• Undertake training to enhance technical skills and knowledge Ideal Candidate
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance
• Proven experience in commercial vehicle repair and servicing
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Understanding of electronics, hydraulics, and wiring diagrams
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including overtime
• Experience with electric vehicles, IRTEC qualification, or HGV Class 2 licence is a bonus We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team. Why You'll Love Working Here
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees and employees working a 4-day week)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
• Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
• Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
• Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
• My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
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