HGV Technician

Description

About the Role

To carry out vehicle maintenance task ensuring legal compliance of the fleet, including planned and preventative work as well as unscheduled maintenance ensuring that all maintenance works and repairs are documented on the company’s chosen software for vehicle maintenance records

Responsibilities

To inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle faults to the company’s expected high standards as set out in the DVSA’s guide to maintaining roadworthiness

Ensure that you document all works carried out on the company’s chosen software for vehicle maintenance records

Ensure that vehicles and equipment are maintained in a timely manner with no undue delays

Aim for a 100% MOT first time pass rate but not less than the 95% national average

Attend vehicle breakdowns at the roadside or customer premises to repair mechanical breakdowns, request further diagnosis in the workshop or communicate the need for recovery where required

Maintain effective and constructive communication with other key colleagues daily

To minimise downtime of vehicles and ensure vehicles are available for the Service Delivery Department at the earliest opportunity

Obtain correct authorisation for any expenditure. Requests for parts requests are accurate so as not to slow down the repair time

Correct PPE must be worn or used where required in the workshop. Reporting defective equipment immediately

Assist the Workshop Supervisor in carrying out scheduled equipment checks

Ensure general housekeeping is carried out and the workshop is kept clean and tidy

Communicate any issues that arise in the workshop to your Workshop Supervisor or Transport Manager

To carry out any other tasks as instructed by Senior Management which are in keeping with the job roleKey Job Elements

Organisational Skills - Making sure all maintenance records are up to date and compliant, capable of adapting to operational challenges

Good understanding of current legislations and keeping up to date with any legislative changes

Being Pro-Active and using initiative – capable of thinking of solutions to problems, looking for ways to make the company more efficient and/or more profitable without being instructed to do so first

Approachable attitude – able to build good relationships with colleagues, contractors and suppliersRequired Skills, Experiences & Qualifications

Experience in a HGV/LGV workshop

Operators Licence Vehicle Maintenance Compliance

Knowledge of DVSA’s Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness and categorisation of defects

Knowledge of transport operations and Operator Licencing requirements

Good communications skills written and verbal

Proficient IT skills

IRTEC Inspection Technician (or will be provided in first 6 months of employment)

Category C Drivers LicenceDesired Skills, Experiences & Qualifications

Experience in the Waste Industry

Use of electronic diagnostic equipment

Knowledge of vehicle ADR regulations concerning the carriage of dangerous goods by road

IOSH Working Safely

Category CE Drivers Licence

Join us on the journey…..

Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success.

Whilst Panda is the parent company to numerous brands, we all share an ambitious vision for the future. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and connected partners is front and centre. As a team, we’re safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly. We constantly push the boundaries of innovation. What’s good today can be better tomorrow.

Panda is not just a company, it’s a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we’ve grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we’re committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business.

Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes.

Take the first step today and join us on the journey………. xjnqpsq

Panda aims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside.

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