Close Brothers Vehicle Hire
HGV Technician (24 month FTC)

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At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.
Join the Close Brothers Vehicle Hire (CBVH) team where you will carry out repair and maintenance work on our fleet of HGVs and LCVs, ensuring they're fit for purpose and in line with CBVH and DVSA standards and guidelines.
You'll have previous experience in HGV & LCV repairs, cosmetic repairs, preparation of vehicles for MOT testing as well as routine 6 weekly safety inspections. You'll be a hard worker and a strong team player.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with a team of technicians to repair and maintain vehicles owned by Close Brothers Vehicle Hire or operated by CBVH customers, in line with CBVH and DVSA standards.
- Carry out mechanical and cosmetic repairs across a range of vehicle types.
- Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and present vehicles for MOT as required.
- Complete routine six-weekly safety inspections and B services in line with maintenance schedules.
- Apply up-to-date knowledge of vehicle legislation and safely operate modern workshop diagnostic and technical equipment.
- Perform maintenance services in accordance with manufacturer instructions and service processor schedules.
- Conduct visual inspections, adjustments, fluid changes and replacements, including worn components such as brake linings.
- Reset vehicle maintenance systems following servicing or repair work.
- Complete warranty repairs in line with manufacturer guidelines.
- Strip, fit and replace vehicle components as required.
- Respond to and resolve customer queries in a professional and timely manner.
- Meet allocated job timescales and ensure deadlines are consistently achieved.
- Provide breakdown support and operate from a mobile repair vehicle where required by the business.
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WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:
- Previous knowledge and experience of HGV repairs and the commercial vehicle Industry
- A hard-working person that is tenacious and resilient with a strong desire to exceed the customers' expectations
- Strong ability to plan and organise
- Practical problem-solving skills
- Passion and drive for getting the job done with evidence of "going the extra mile"
IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU ARE:
- HGV Class 1 driving licence
- IRTE accredited
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.


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About Us
At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers
To find out more about life at Close Brothers:
https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541
To find out more about our benefits:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits
To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:
Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group
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