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HGV Technician

Employer
Warwickshire County Council
Location
Warwickshire
Salary
£35,235 per annum
Closing date
11 Dec 2024
Reference
RA0006451
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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Fleet waste and recycling
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

 

We are looking for a skilled HGV Technician to join our busy workshop.

 

  • 4.5 days per week – 37 hours per week
  • No weekend or bank holidays working
  • Call out allowance - £3,900 per annum
  • Multiple roles available in Coleshill or Warwick

 

Role Overview:
As an HGV Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance and repairs on a wide range of commercial vehicles including emergency vehicles.   You will be working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring our vehicles are maintained to the highest standards to minimize downtime.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine maintenance, inspections, MOT preparations, diagnostics, and repairs on HGVs.
  • Diagnose faults and carry out the necessary repairs, ensuring vehicles are roadworthy.
  • Work with diagnostic equipment to identify electrical, mechanical, and technical issues.
  • Adhere to safety and quality standards at all times.
  • Keep accurate records of work completed, including parts used and time spent on repairs.
  • Ensure all work is carried out efficiently and within specified timeframes.
  • Maintain a clean and organised work area.

 

Skills and Experience Required:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent qualification (HGV).
  • Previous experience working as an HGV Technician or in a similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of HGV systems, diagnostics, and repairs.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
  • A full driving license (HGV license is desirable but not essential).
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

 

For further information please see the Job Description & Person Specification.

 

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make 

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels?valued, included, safe, supported,?and?welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!? 

 

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure.  Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.  

 

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund'   

 

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.  

 

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council. 

 

Additional Information 

 

An NPPV check is required for individuals who are to be appointed due to frequent and uncontrolled access to government assets.  

 

To discuss the role please contact Helen Griffiths - helengriffiths@warwickshire.gov.uk

 

Closing date: midnight, Wednesday 11th December 2024 
Interview date: Wednesday 18th December 2024

 

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. 

 

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See?more 

 

 

 

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