HGV Technician
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Ballymena |
| Area | Antrim, Northern Ireland |
| Sector | Fleet Management |
| Salary | £45k - 52k per year |
| Currency | gbp |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | 189587 |
| Job Views | 4 |
- Description
HGV Mechanic
Ballymena
Competitive Salary
Permanent Full-time
Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours. Part time hours available
Job Overview
Reporting to the Workshop Manager and based at our maintenance facility in Ballymena, the successful applicants will carry out all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance, servicing, inspections, and repairs on our fleet of HGV tractor units and trailers. The role is key to ensuring all vehicles remain safe, roadworthy, and fully compliant with all legal and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine maintenance, servicing, and repairs on HGV trucks and trailers.
- Complete scheduled safety inspections and report any defects identified.
- Prepare vehicles and trailers for annual testing and inspections.
- Attend vehicle breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs where required.
- Complete all relevant job cards, inspection reports, and maintenance documentation accurately.
- Respond positively to changing workloads and operational priorities.
- Follow all company Health & Safety policies and safe working procedures.
- Report recurring faults, safety concerns, or equipment issues to the Workshop Manager.
- Support colleagues and work collaboratively to ensure maximum workshop efficiency.
- Please note this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.
Essential Criteria
- Ideally hold an industry-recognised mechanical qualification or have a minimum of two years' experience in a similar HGV mechanic role.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills with the ability to identify and complete effective repairs.
- Welding experience is desirable.
- HGV driving licence preferred but not essential.
- Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving ability.
- Positive attitude with a strong customer-focused approach.
- Good communication and literacy skills.
- Flexible approach to working hours in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
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