HGV Technician in Southampton
Posted by Perfect Placement
£43,290 – £45,000 a year
Southampton · Permanent
Benefits:
- Basic salary of up to £43,290, depending on experience.
- Potential OTE of approximately £45,000 through overtime and call-out opportunities.
- Flexible daytime hours, generally starting between 07:30 and 08:30, with earlier starts available.
- Additional earning opportunities through overtime, call-outs and Saturday work.
- Approximately half mobile and half workshop-based working.
- Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.
- Varied work across HGV and LCV facilities.
- Service and repair a range of commercial vehicles, including vans, trucks and trailers.
- Diagnose faults using electronic diagnostic tools and software.
- Complete brake, clutch and timing belt replacements.
- Dismantle, repair and reassemble engines and gearboxes.
- Prepare accurate repair estimates and advise customers on required work.
- Carry out roadside breakdown repairs and mobile servicing.
- Work safely and maintain high standards of vehicle quality.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
- Work flexibly between the workshop and mobile service vehicle.
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, or an equivalent qualification. Time-served individuals will also be considered.
- Recently qualified individuals are welcome to apply.
- Proven experience repairing HGVs, LCVs or other commercial vehicles.
- Strong diagnostic skills, particularly with electronic systems.
- A full driving licence, which is essential for mobile site work.
- A Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence is beneficial but not essential.
- Good organisation, attention to detail and reliability.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility regarding early starts, mobile work and occasional additional hours.
Contact Kinga Csipetics, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Southampton and Hampshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
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