HGV Vehicle Technician

position description

Position: HGV Technician

Location: Manchester

Start Date: ASAP

Working hours: Standard day shift **If looking for shift-based position please also contact us to discuss

Client

Our client is a long-standing international vehicle corporation looking to recruit a HGV Mechanic to join their Manchester team and work on a variety of fleet vehicles at their workshop.

Role

The main responsibilities in this role will be the maintenance and repair of light vehicles, HGVs, vans and wide range of fleet vehicles.

You'll be expected to be proficient in a number of areas including: electrical, mechanical and hydraulic fault diagnosis, basic welding and metal working, if authorized. Setting and operating of machine tools and equipment, if authorized vehicle testing duties, when suitably qualified

Essential Skills include:

Mechanical or electrical qualifications

A minimum of one year's commercial experience working as a Vehicle Technician

Valid UK Driving Licence

NVQ Level 3, City Guilds Level 3, IMI Level 3, SVQ Level 3 or extensive experience working on a wide range of cars and commercial vehicles

English at communicative level

Responsibilities:

Repair and maintenance of a fleet of vehicles

Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy

Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems

Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications

Diagnose faults and malfunctions

Repair and maintenance of: electrical systems, alignments, steering and suspension, hydraulic systems, cooling and heating systems and drive train components

Perform scheduled maintenance services

Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts

Road tests vehicles when required

Keeps shop area neat and clean after each repair

Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner

Must be willing and able to work overtime when required

For further details, please contact Lucy Richardson at: [email protected] - 01453 852568

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Omega Resource Group Ltd provides the very best opportunities for our candidates. We recruit for a variety of different roles, in a multitude of industry sectors. For more information on latest vacancies, please visit our website: www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega Resource Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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