Are you a skilled and dedicated HGV Technician looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? We have an engaging role for you at Dennis Eagle! As an HGV Technician, you'll maintain and repair refuse collection vehicles, ensuring high-quality work and excellent customer service.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Vehicle Repair: Diagnose faults on chassis and mounted equipment, conduct repairs and servicing to VOSA standards, and prepare vehicles for MOT inspections.
- Compliance: Ensure repairs comply with Department of Transport specifications and company standards.
- Job Management: Work at customer and Company premises, liaise professionally with customers, and maintain good housekeeping practices.
- Quality & Customer Satisfaction: Comply with ISO9001 procedures, maintain high-quality work, and provide excellent service to customers.
- Health and Safety: Adhere to health and safety procedures, conduct risk assessments, and use appropriate PPE.
What We're Looking For:
- Essential: Knowledge of commercial vehicle repair and servicing, understanding of vehicle technology systems, compliance and health & safety requirements, previous experience in a similar role, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance, proven diagnostic and fault-finding skills, understanding of electronics and hydraulics, ability to read wiring diagrams, computer literacy, and customer service skills.
- Desirable: Experience with RCVs or electric vehicles, HGV class 2 licence, training in Volvo Tech Tool, Allison transmission, IRTEC, ability to cover a callout rota, and willingness to travel throughout the UK.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your growth in the role.
At Dennis Eagle we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident organisation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. As part of our dedication to creating a supportive environment, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We invite you to engage in an open conversation with us about how we can best support you and ensure that your unique skills and talents are recognised and valued. Your success is integral to our collective growth, and we look forward to working together to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays: this is based on a 5 day working week (pro rata to 20 days plus Bank Holidays for a 4 day working week)
- Enhanced Pension Scheme and DIS Benefit: The company contributes 5% of total salary into our pension scheme, and 5x basic salary Death In Service.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access a 24-hour helpline for support with life's challenges, including stress & anxiety, bereavement, relationship advice, tenancy & housing concerns, counselling, financial wellbeing, legal information, substance issues, family matters, childcare support, medical information, and consumer issues.
- Health Shield Medical Cash Plan: All employees receive membership to a company-funded medical cash plan. This scheme allows you to claim cash back for medical expenses, including prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy, specialist consultations, X-rays, and MRI scans.
- GP Anytime: Enjoy access to GP services anytime with our online 24/7 appointment service, featuring on-demand appointments, unlimited consultations, no capped appointment times, and convenient prescriptions.
- Training and Development: We offer mandatory equipment training, a Management Development Programme, and opportunities to upskill through apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save on commuting costs and stay healthy with our cycle to work scheme.
- Care Concierge: Get help navigating the care system with access to a team of dedicated care experts.
- Occupational Health Support and Health Surveillance: Ensure your well-being with our comprehensive occupational health support.
- My Benefits Platform: Enjoy discounts from high street retailers, health & wellness services, entertainment & days out, and home & DIY products.
- Independent Free Mortgage Advice: Receive free, independent advice on mortgages to help you make informed decisions.
Please don’t delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.
Please be aware that Dennis Eagle is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
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