HGV Technician - Heathrow

Octane Recruitment
Aberdeen
1 week ago
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HGV Technician
Location: Heathrow
Salary: up to £42,640 basic + overtime, OTE £51,000 (We do not provide sponsorship)
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 6.00am - 2.30pm or 2.00pm - 10.30pm (shift rotates every week)
Ref: 27136
We are seeking a skilled and experienced HGV Technician to join our clients main dealership in Heathrow. The successful HGV Technician will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicle makes and models. This position requires a strong understanding of automotive systems and the ability to use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex problems. The ideal candidate will have a passion for motors and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Company benefits:
We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, pension scheme, great working environment and opportunities for growth and advancement. If you are a skilled and dedicated vehicle technician who is passionate about cars and committed to delivering high-quality work, please submit your resume for consideration.
HGV Technician responsibilities:
Diagnosing and repairing faults on vehicles, ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standards
Inspecting vehicles to identify any existing or potential faults
Performing routine maintenance on vehicles, such as oil changes, tyre replacements, and brake repairs
Replacing components and parts as needed
Testing and adjusting repaired systems to the manufacturers specifications
Recording and reporting work completed
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
HGV Technician technical skills required:
Knowledge of standard engineering principles
Ability to interpret and troubleshoot from technical drawings, diagrams and schematics
Familiarity with diagnostic equipment and tools
Good understanding of the motor industry
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Excellent attention to detail
If you think you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this HGV Technician role, please apply for immediate consideration and an interview. We look forward to receiving your application.
All applications for this HGV Technician role will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Consultant - Yvonne Martin - Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.
We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter
Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

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