- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Widnes
Location: Widnes
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Agreed work/shift pattern including on-call rota
Are you ready to be challenged and grow your skills in a dynamic workshop environment? We’re looking for a motivated HGV Workshop Technician to join our team and play a key role in maintaining our fleet of Walking Floor and HGV vehicles to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out vehicle and trailer safety inspections, servicing, defect repairs, MOT preparations, and breakdown support.
- Maintaining vehicle ancillaries and specialist body applications.
- Supporting mobile and fixed plant maintenance when required.
- Ensuring accurate and compliant maintenance records.
- Updating our Freeway system with defect rectification and repair logs.
- Communicating effectively with operations teams regarding downtime and repair status.
- Assisting with asset onboarding, decommissioning, and refurbishment projects.
- Ensure fleet compliance with DVSA and Operator’s Licence standards.
- Prepare trailers for MOT and refurbish assets (e.g. floor replacements).
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area in line with SSOW and H&S guidelines.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
- Solid understanding of workshop maintenance systems.
- Strong communication skills.
- Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and tablet use.
- Holder of a C1+E licence.
Desirable:
- IRTEC qualification (training provided if not held).
- Experience with Freeway or similar fleet management systems.
Benefits
- 28 days paid holiday (rising to 33 days)
- Health Cash Plan for medical expenses
- Free uniform & PPE
- Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
- High Street discounts & Referral Scheme
- Employee forum
- Career progression & personal development opportunities
- Free eye tests
