HGV Auto Technician
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Who are we?
Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Master Technician to join our busy HGV transport workshop. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical expertise, leadership ability, and a passion for keeping vehicles on the road to the highest standard.
This role is based on a 7:00am – 5:00pm schedule, though we are open to discussing alternative arrangements for the right applicant.
Hourly rate: Up to £23 dependent on experience.
What can we offer you?
Flexibility on hours
Overtime offered at an enhanced rate
Life Assurance Scheme
Free on-site Parking
Corporate gym membership discount
Annual Salary Review
Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
Boot allowance
Paid break
Progression opportunities
24 hour unlimited access to mental health support
Responsibilities for the job role
- Diagnostics, fault finding and repair of vehicle electrical systems
- Undertake timely repairs of HGVs in accordance with manufacturer technical standards and timeframes.
- Offer Technical advice to workshop technicians with a strong focus on training & development.
- Identify & diagnose defects on vehicles and ancillary equipment, including mechanical and electrical issues.
- Carry out 6 weekly inspections to a high standard, ensuring all defects are identified and repaired, with a strong focus on ‘first time fix’.
- Inspect and prepare vehicles for MOT, ensuring all vehicles exceed the standard required.
- Carry out electrical repairs on a range of specialist commercial vehicles.
- Repair ‘damage’ defects to a high standard with a focus on upholding our brand image.
What are our core values?
If these values align with yours you are in the right place!
Honesty - We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.
Family values - We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.
Hardworking - We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.
Reliability - We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.
Environmental sustainability - We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.
About Smiths Gloucester Limited
Family-owned UK construction and waste management company serving businesses with demolition, transport, plant hire, and waste services.
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