Experienced Truck Technician

Location: Eastbourne, UK

Salary: GBP 32,000.00 – GBP 32,698.00 Per Annum

Job Level: Senior

Industry: Automotive & Transportation

Function: Construction & Engineering

Description:

To undertake all duties of a vehicle technician by carrying out inspections, repairs, maintenance and installation of components in accordance with the experience, training given and to the standards and quality of the Manufacturer.

Main Responsibilities:

• 1 Understand and diagnose faulty components and recommend course of action.

• 2 Carry out inspection, maintenance, repair and installation of components in an efficient manner and per instructions given by Service Reception.

• 3 Ensure that standard times and quality of work is to the manufacturer’s standards.

• 4 Ensure that all work carried and time taken is well documented on the job card to ensure accurate billing to customer.

• 5 Ensure that additional work is reported to Service Reception and authority is obtained before work is commenced.

• 6 Ensure that additional work, which cannot be carried out, is communicated to Service Reception for future booking.

• 7 Ensure that the correct components are requested from the Parts Department and in sufficient time for the job to be carried out.

• 8 Road test vehicles when required and ensure work has been fully completed and will pass quality assurance checks.

• 9 Ensure that vehicles are returned to customers in a clean condition and there is no body damage.

• 10 Support Service Advisor as necessary with technical expertise in explaining to customer work carried out on his vehicle.

• 11 Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in proper working order. Report faulty equipment and remove from workshop.

• 12 Maintain a well organised service 24 hour vehicle, for ease and use for other workshop staff if required.

• 13 If a senior / master technician supervise, advise and train technicians and apprentices as and when required by the Department.

Ensure at all times that within your area of responsibility Company procedures and standards are maintained and that all statutory requirements including fire and health and safety are adhered to.

Requirements:

– Qualified to city and guilds level 3 or NVQ level 3

– This role will include being responsible for servicing, repairing and maintaining the Mercedes-Benz Van and Truck range. Previous commercial vehicle experience is essential.

Benefits:

• Up to £13.67 per hour (£32,698) depending on experience.
• Overtime rate depends on their status i.e. MT/ST etc. Officially however our O/T rate is X 1.333
• Company pension
• Working on our alternating shift system. Week 1 (46 hours): 07.00am to 15.30pm Mon-Fri. Sat 7.00am to 13.00pm. Week 2 (43 hours): 15:30pm to 24:00pm Mon – Fri.

Location: Eastbourne, UK

Salary: GBP 32,000.00 – GBP 32,698.00 Per Annum

Job Level: Senior

Industry: Automotive & Transportation

Function: Construction & Engineering