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Commercial Vehicle Technician

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 42,500 - 42,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Swindon

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Job Description

JB489: Commercial Vehicle Technician

Location: Swindon

Salary: £42,500 per annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Commercial Vehicle Technician:

Performing major and minor repairs to Mercedes-Benz trucks.
Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services.
Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust.
Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired, using all appropriate modules of Keyloop/Kerridge.
Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.
Carry out wheel alignment and tyre fitting.
Complete customer documentation while working to agreed time scales.
Skills and Qualifications for the Commercial Vehicle Technician:

You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV and/or LCV Vehicle Repair and maintenance, plus, will have experience in carrying out diagnostic and service repairs. What’s more, you will need the ability to identify worn & faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards and have a current, full UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes. 
A resilient person is someone who has strong coping skills and can draw on these when life presents challenges.
To ensure personal and team success, being motivated is essential and is a key part of your role and it is part of being a brilliant team player.
Precision in diagnosing issues and conducting repairs to ensure vehicles meet safety and performance standards.
Ability to prioritize and complete tasks within timeframes to meet customer demands and maintain workshop efficiency.
Benefits for the Commercial Vehicle Technician:

An extra day off for your Birthday
Overtime opportunities paid at X 1.5 basic hourly rate
Saturdays paid at overtime.
20 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays
Four times death in service benefit.
Internal Mentorship programme
Working for WhatVan?’s ‘Van Dealer of the Year 2026’.
Working for Motor Trader’s ‘Employer of the Year’.
Working for an official Great Place to Work™️
Working for a workplace which champions women.
Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)
Working with our award-winning team – several of our team were recognised at the MT WIMT awards and we won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.
Auto-enrolment pension.
Self-development journal
Ranked 101 in SW Business Insider’s Top 500 Companies
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies and return to work post mat-leave policy.
Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
Mental Health First Aiders.
Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual awards and opportunities to attend the our Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.
Long service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years’ service.
Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) accredited
Branded uniform
Charities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiatives
Location: Swindon

Salary: £42,500 per annum

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