Commercial Vehicle Technician

Location

Canterbury, Kent | United Kingdom

Job description

Venrec are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Commercial Vehicle Technician to join their business based inCanterbury, Kent 

Shift pattern

• Alternate weeks of days and lates, 07:00am to 15:30pm and 22:30pm to 07:00am 
• Occasional over time on Saturday mornings (not every Saturday) which will be paid at time and a half

The role entails (but is not limited to):

• Testing vehicles and diagnosing any faults or issues
• Carrying out services and repairs to vehicles and components, using recognised tools and equipment 
• Ensuring that reports are provided either orally and/or in writing which explain the condition, safety, reliability and performance of vehicles 
• Carrying out vehicle safety checks 
• Ensuring compliance with ISO and Quality Standards
• Undertaking any necessary training in order to ensure that all knowledge is up to date and meets DAF standards
• Ordering parts from the parts department 
• Tag vehicles during cannibalisation and after completion, ensure tag is given to the sales department.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Must hold a HGV Cat C+E licence 
• Preferably 3+ years experience working in a similar position but our client will consider candidates who have worked in the car industry 
• Preferably Commercial Vehicle qualifications (NVQ Level 3)

Other details: 

• The salary for this position is between £47,000 and £50,000 depending on experience (£15.50  - £20.00 per hour for days/lates)
• 40 hours per week + overtime 
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays 
• Company sick pay - available after a qualifying period 
• Company pension scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Death in Service Benefit 

Job tags

Salary

£47k - £50k per annum