HGV Technician - Nights

With the recent expansion of our fleet, we're thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity at our Liverpool Regional Distribution Centre's Vehicle Maintenance Unit for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our team. This is an exciting role within a fast-paced, growing environment where your skills will directly contribute to the upkeep and reliability of our extensive fleet. As a Vehicle Technician, you'll work closely with the Shift Supervisor and the VMU team, both on-site and occasionally for off-site repairs, ensuring that our fleet is maintained to the highest standards. This role will see you support the business by adhering to health, safety, and DVSA regulations while striving to uphold a smooth and efficient operation.,

• Vehicle Maintenance and Compliance - Maintain and repair the company's commercial fleet, ensuring all vehicles are legal, safe, and fit for use.
• Health and Safety Compliance - Adhere to health and safety procedures, use PPE as required, and comply with legal requirements.
• Preventative Maintenance and Repairs - Perform vehicle inspections, preventative maintenance, MOT preparation, and repairs to a high standard.
• Diagnostic Inspections Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using computer-based diagnostic equipment.
• Road Testing Conduct road tests to confirm the effectiveness of repairs.
• Tail Lift and Vehicle Body Repairs - Undertake tail lift maintenance, vehicle body work repairs, fabrication, and basic welding.
• Equipment and Workspace Upkeep - Maintain VMU equipment and ensure a clean and organised workspace.
• Effective Communication - Communicate with VMU and Transport management on delays or additional work required, and respond professionally to inquiries.
• Record-Keeping and Administration - Complete all required paperwork, reports, and checklists promptly and accurately.
• Team Collaboration - Provide support to VMU and Transport colleagues, working effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
  
  Min 3 years' proven experience as a Vehicle Technician with trailer maintenance experience
• Level 2 City & Guilds or BTECH National in HGV Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent UK recognised qualification
• UK Driving licence (HGV category an advantage)
• Experience in fault diagnostic equipment, e.g. Tech tool, MULTI/STAR and JAL and including trailer systems
• A desire for delivering the highest possible standards of work with respect to quality and compliance
• Must own standard tools - more specific tools will be provided
Desirable
• IRTEC inspection licence along with any tail lift inspection certification
• Main dealership experience
• Tail lift experience
  
  TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.
Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

Our VMU is a 24/7 operation supported by a skilled team of technicians, apprentices, and support colleagues, all dedicated to maintaining our modern fleet. We're proud to operate over 400 trailers and more than 100 powered vehicles, all internally serviced at our state-of-the-art seven-bay repair unit. Our commitment to operational excellence has earned us a Blue Rated Operator status, a testament to the high standards we uphold across our fleet. Package
• £59,120 per annum
+ £48,000 base salary plus £9,120 night shift premium
• 4 on 4 off - nights
+ 6pm - 6am
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
• Contributable Company pension scheme
Employee benefits
• MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
+ Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more + Free Financial Advice + Bank your savings into an ISA + 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line + Low cost voluntary insured health plans
• Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
• Onsite canteen
• 10% store discount
• Free car parking
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to 12 months complete service)
• Long Service recognition scheme