We are currently recruiting for an experienced Field Based HGV Technician to join a Service 24 operation based from Sittingbourne, covering breakdowns and call-outs across the Kent and M25 area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician who enjoys working independently, attending roadside breakdowns and carrying out effective fault diagnosis and repairs in the field.
Working Hours
Week 1:Monday Friday, 7:00am 4:00pmPlus 24/7 primary on-call cover
Week 2:Monday Friday, 7:00am 4:00pmPlus 24/7 second-line/back-up on-call cover
Salary & Additional Earnings
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In addition, you can earn:
- £50 per day when on primary on-call
- £50 per out-of-hours call-out attended between 4:00pm and 6:00am
- Second-line support payments, including £50 per out-of-hours call-out attended
- Monthly bonus of up to £850, based on efficiency, productivity and utilisation targets
- Quarterly bonus of up to £1,000, based on site performance
The Role
As a Field Based HGV Technician, you will be responsible for attending breakdowns and providing roadside technical support to commercial vehicle customers throughout Kent and around the M25.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Attending roadside breakdowns and emergency call-outs
- Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
- Carrying out repairs at the roadside wherever possible
- Working on a range of HGVs and commercial vehicles
- Supporting van and LCV breakdowns where required
- Carrying out vehicle inspections and identifying defects
- Ensuring vehicles are repaired safely and efficiently
- Providing a professional service to customers while working independently in the field
- Accurately recording work completed and parts used
- Working closely with workshop and Service 24 teams
- Following all health, safety and roadside working procedures
Requirements
- Level 3 qualified technician
- Previous experience working as an HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Commercial Vehicle Technician
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Experience working on vans or LCVs would be highly advantageous
- Ability to work confidently and independently in a field-based environment
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong understanding of commercial vehicle maintenance and repair
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