Commercial HGV Technician Chippenham, South West England, England
Job description
We at MJ Church have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial HGV Technician to join our team within the Transport Workshop, based at Star Farm Marshfield, close to Chippenham and Bath.
Reporting to the workshop Manager, you will join our existing team of Commercial HGV Technicians who service and maintain our own vehicles across the Southwest. As the Commercial HGV Technician, you will be working out of our purpose-built facility. You’ll be working on a diverse range of modern trucks from manufacturers such as MAN, Scania, Volvo, DAF and Renault.
The Role:
As an HGV Technician for M J Church, you will be responsible for the service, repair and maintenance of our diverse fleet of HGV vehicles in a safe, efficient and economical manner. You will be required to:
· Carry out all aspects of vehicle maintenance and diagnostics.
· Maintain vehicles to the highest standards of maintenance
· MOT preparations.
· Ensure all work is accurately documented
· Attending roadside breakdowns.
· Interpret instructions from the job card/defects sheets and comply with repair instructions
· Actively maintain a clean & safe working environment at all times
What you’ll get
- Operating on an alternating AM / PM shift basis (AM – 6am-2:30pm, PM – 1:30pm-10pm)
- Opportunities for overtime.
- 20 days’ holiday, plus Bank Holidays.
- £18.00 per hour
- Company pension scheme.
- Uniform
- Company Vehicle
What you’ll need to join the team:
- Level 3 Qualification in heavy vehicle mechanics
- Experience in the repair and maintenance of HGV vehicles within the commercial vehicle industry
- IRTEC accreditation desirable but not essential as we have IRTEC courses available
- You will be self-motivated and hardworking
- A team player when working as part of our team
- Using your initiative when working individually
- Be able to problem solve and work well under pressure
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Safe working practices
- Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety practices
- Experience in the Waste/Recycling industry would be an advantage
- Attention to detail
- Full UK Driving licence (HGV entitlement would be an advantage)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Marshfield Nr Chippenham Wiltshire, SN14 8LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
