Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) Technician

Widnes Scania

Are you a technician looking for your next career move? Whether you are an experienced HGV technician, or a technician looking to move into the HGV sector, Haydock Commercials have a career path for you.

Locaton: Widnes, Scania, Haydock Commercials

 

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

 

Shift pattern: Early / lates

  • Early / late: 06:00 - 14:30 / 13:30 - 21:30
  • Night: 21:30 - 06:00
  • Overtime: Alternate Saturday morning plus additional available

Overview

Why Haydock?


Working for one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy commercial vehicles, you’ll carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on some of the most respected vehicles in the industry, within an environment where health and safety is at the forefront of everything you do. 


You will enjoy continued development and training at our National Learning Academy, where you’ll be able to increase your pay as you gain more experience and develop your skills. 


Next steps:

  1. If you have the right experience and this role appeals to you, apply today.
  2. A member of the Ellesmere Port team will contact you.
  3. If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager. 
  4. You will be welcomed to a tour of the branch and workshop.

Relevant qualifications or proven experience within the following or similar industries will be considered:

  • HGV
  • LCV
  • Car
  • Agricultural
  • Plant
  • Military

We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to haydock.pulse@haydockcommercials.com and we would be happy to discuss these with you.

 

Working for Haydock Commercial Vehicles Ltd is not just about the job.  It's about you too, and this is where the Company goes the extra mile and provides as industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.


At Haydock Commercials we invest considerably in colleague development and training, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide opportunities for career progression.

 

We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute.  For us, diversity and inclusion are a strategic necessity.  By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills,  knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward.  We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone. 

Essential duties and job responsibilities

  • Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to DVSA standard
  • Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
  • Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside or at customer’s premises
  • Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises
  • Liaise with the parts department to attain relevant parts
  • Ensure health and safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to
  • Ensure appropriate clocking is made, all job cards and 
  • service sheets are completed in a timely manner
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
  • Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses

Candidate requirement

  • Technical qualification (City and Guilds level 3 or NVQ qualified technician)
  • Ability to work within guidelines given and to strict deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure and seek solutions to problems
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks
  • Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements
  • Computer literate
  • Current drivers licence
  • HGV licence and Fork lift licence (desired, not essential)
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Experience on Scania product (desired, not essential)
  • Main dealer workshop experience (desired, not essential)

Employee benefits

  • In-house training provided to support career progression and increase earnings
  • Enhanced parental leave 
  • 20 days holiday (increases with service) plus public holidays
  • Overtime available
  • Company matched pension scheme 
  • 4x basic salary life insurance
  • Branded overalls provided
  • Discounts on major retail outlets, including groceries