HGV Technician (24 month FTC)

Overall Summary

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 discussing 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 six-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.