HGV Technician job
Job Details
Contract: Full-Time
Department: Service & Support
Job Description
Purpose of the role
Colas and Iveco are currently looking for a HGV Technician to join our successful and expanding Mechanical services team in Ringmer, to carry out compliance checks, maintenance and repairs on cars, vans and heavy goods vehicles. Whilst being a main dealer for Iveco Trucks, we also have contracts with East Sussex Fire and Rescue, the NHS and the Sussex and Surrey Police Force. We also work with local operators and private customers so very diverse. We also have a large body repair and paint facility and a fabrication and welding department.
Main Responsibilities
As an HGV Technician, the primary responsibilities of Technicians include providing routine maintenance and repairs to equipment and vehicles of different manufactures and models.
Their other main duties and responsibilities include:
Their other main duties and responsibilities include:
- Performing major and minor repairs to cars, vans and heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles in the company fleet and customers fleets
- Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services to DVSA standards
- Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written or spoken instructions
- Keen awareness of health and safety, working safely and maintaining risk assessments with teams
- Ability to perform well independently and with teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles
- Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled
- Providing repair services and breakdown cover to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
- Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management
- Providing in-house training to recruits and trainees
Ideal Candidate
To succeed in this role, you will need to be a qualified and experienced Technician. You will need to be a team player with high standards and a passion for the work and vehicles you work on.
Qualifications:
- Full driving license, LGV licence not essential but would be an advantage
- NVQ III or City and Guilds Motor vehicle repair or manufacturer equivalent
- Knowledge of various makes and models of vehicles and equipment
AVAILABLE TRAINING
Iveco Dealer training
HGV training
Safety and Environment training
Roadside working/recovery if required
EV Training
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
- A salary between £35,000 and £45,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
- Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
- Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
- 21.5 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
- Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
- Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
- Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
- Ongoing personal / professional development
- Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
As a business, we hold three core values Caring, Sharing and Daring. We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders. We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity. Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Additional Benefits
- Company Pension
- Company Car
- Private Healthcare
About the Company
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
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