Position:                                HGV Mechanic/Technician

Location:                                Medway City Estate, Rochester

Line Reporting Manager:     Workshop Manager

Salary:                                    From £33500k to £41500k + Overtime

Shift Pattern:                         Rotating; week earlies and week lates

06:00 to 14:00 Monday to Friday

14:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday

07:00 to 15:00 Saturday

Phoenix Recruitment Services Ltd are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician/Workshop Fitter based at our clients depot in Rochester, Kent on a permanent basis. Established in 1986, our client offers a comprehensive range of domestic, commercial and industrial waste management services including blocked drains, sewer/drain cleaning, flood response, waste disposal and recycling.

Principle Duties and Accountabilities:

• Performing planned and reactive repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers, plant, and other vehicles in the company fleet
• Performing planned inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as MOT Prep and Lube Service
• Working within the team to help diagnose fault to completion of repair
• Proficient in completing relevant electronic documentation and paperwork as required to defined standards
• Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
• Providing in-house training to recruits and trainees
• Providing repair services on the road in case of emergencies 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and demanding situations
• Ability to perform well without supervision and as part of a team 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written or spoken instructions 
• Capable of following the repair process from fault analysis to completion
• Ability to work under tight instructions and concentrate over long periods of time
• Excellent understanding of vehicle technology 
• A strong commitment to the industry and keen knowledge of the latest technology relating to HGVs
• Keen awareness of health and safety standards of vehicles
• Excellent problem-solving and practical skills 
• Attend staff and training meetings when required

Qualifications / Competency:

• You must have a minimum of 3 years industry experience of a Level 3 S/NVQ working with heavy goods vehicles.
• Qualified - City and Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics or (Level 3 S/NVQ or equivalent) (Preferably IRTEC Trained and Certified)
• You must be accustomed to performing light repairs and commercial maintenance operations.
• Additional experience working with maintenance tools, hydraulics, 12/24v electrical systems and computer systems relating to vehicles are preferable.
• HGV license holder would be beneficial but not essential.

Equal Opportunities

Phoenix Recruitment Services Ltd is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all work seekers and shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis on all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, political beliefs or membership or non-membership of a Trade Union and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

Phoenix Recruitment Services Ltd shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Phoenix Recruitment Services will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate’s merits, qualification and ability to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy.