HGV Technician

SALARY

£38,610 plus overtime (realistic earnings £40-£47k per annum)

  • £16.50 – Monday to Friday
  • £18.70 – Saturday
  • £23.65 – Sunday

 

ROLE PURPOSE

This role is responsible for carrying out the full range of Inspection, diagnosis, maintenance and repair procedures on tankers operated by Abbey Logistics Group.

To work at both VMU or at customer premises as directed by the Shift Supervisor or Workshop Manager.

Working as part of a team, individuals will be encouraged to share best practice and knowledge amongst their colleagues.

SHIFT

Days (with weekend overtime optional)

Shift rota:

  • Week 1 &2: Monday – Friday 06:00 – 15:00
  • Week 3: Monday – Friday 10:00 – 19:00
  • Every second Saturday – 06:00 – 15:00 (Overtime expected)

GENERAL DUTIES

To adhere to all current production control processes and procedures.

  • Inspection, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of tankers operated by Abbey Logistics Group for which the technician is trained, suitably experienced or qualified to work on.
  • To undertake all work to a minimum of MOT standard as detailed in MOT Testers Manual/s or vehicle manufacturer publications and manuals
  • Application of preventative maintenance routines.
  • Continual safe use of all VMU tools, hand-tools, plant and equipment.
  • To accurately use and interpret outputs from vehicle diagnostic equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines.
  • Ensure standard working process and procedures are followed, and that associated documentation is fully completed as directed
  • Strict compliance with relevant Legal and Workshop Policy & procedures in order to protect ALG Vehicle Operator Licences, and ensure the continual road worthiness of vehicles.
  • Strict compliance with Abbey Health and Safety procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • BTEC National Motor Vehicle Engineer or City & Guilds MVCS Parts 1 and 2 or NVQ Levels 1,2,3 IMI Technical Certificate (or equivalent older C&G qualifications)
  • Qualifications achieved through the Armed Forces considered subject to advice.
  • Full UK driving licence is essential.

** By submitting your application form, if you are subsequently offered employment with ALG, you are giving your permission for ALG to submit your basic details to a third party, specifically AXA, for your new starter health questionnaire.

www.abbeylogisticsgroup.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

 

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

 

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Middlewich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

 

Experience:

  • HGV fitter: 1 year (required)

 

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

 

Work Location: One location

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