HGV Technician (Nights)

Our prestigious Teesside (Billingham) Depot is looking for qualified HGV Level 3 Technicians (C&G, NVQ, or equivalent) to complement our current staff in our Service & Workshop teams. Working on HGV, LCV, vans, and trailers, you will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance and repairs in accordance with the manufacturer's procedures. In this role, you will work closely with a team of technicians in order to complete work efficiently, on time, and to the highest possible standard.

Main tasks / Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs are carried out to the manufacturer's procedures in a safe and responsible manner


• Ability to undertake fast and accurate fault diagnosis using diagnostic equipment


• Vehicle maintenance and servicing


• Complete safety checks and prepare vehicles for MOTs


• High levels of customer service


• Able to participate in breakdowns


• Follow company processes for completing paperwork including accurate completion of job cards and service records


• Able to work with the Parts and Service Reception teams in a professional manner


• Keep all workshop facilities, equipment, and tools clean, tidy, and well-maintained


• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate


• LGV C & E license beneficial
  
  Good HGV technical knowledge


• A general level of computer literacy is advantageous


• Can use your own initiative and are time wisely


• Able to effectively communicate both written and verbally and be an active team member


• To adapt and take on new skills and approaches and participate in training and development activities, C&G, NVQ 3 or equivalent


• HGV Technician: 3 years (required)


• Experience within the commercial vehicle industry


• HGV Driving License (preferred), HGV Technician: 3 years (required)
  
  Thompson Commercials are the largest privately owned Renault Truck dealership in the UK with 7 depots spanning the East of England supplying the full range of new Renault and Isuzu trucks, pre-owned trucks, trailers, and vans. We have a reputation for providing top-quality service and we're trusted to build quality fleets and keep them moving. Building long-standing customer relationships and maintaining our award-winning status will always be a priority across our 7 depots in Hull, Grimsby, Boston, Sheffield, Rainton, Teesside, and Tyneside. As technology evolves with the push towards electric vehicles, we're investing in our own carbon footprint and looking for innovative ways to support our partners on their journey too.
  
  Salary to be discussed


• DOE and overtime rates for extra hours worked


• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Company health cash plan (after the qualifying period) to help with healthcare costs e.g. optician, dentist, physio, etc


• Pension scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme - access 24/7 to health and well-being support


• Cycle-to-work scheme


• On-site parking


• Training & development opportunities - in-house and manufacturer's ensuring you keep up with innovations and industry developments


Shift Pattern

22.30 pm - 07.00 am (Mon - Thu), 21.30 pm - 07.00 am with 1/2 an hour unpaid meal break (Fri),
• Canteen


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• On-site parking


• Referral programme


Schedule:

• Night shift