We are currently recruiting for an experienced Field Based HGV Technician to join a Service 24 operation based from Sittingbourne, covering breakdowns and call-outs across the Kent and M25 area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician who enjoys working independently, attending roadside breakdowns and carrying out effective fault diagnosis and repairs in the field.

Working Hours

Week 1:

Monday Friday, 7:00am 4:00pm

Plus 24/7 primary on-call cover

Week 2:

Monday Friday, 7:00am 4:00pm

Plus 24/7 second-line/back-up on-call cover

Salary & Additional Earnings - In addition, you can earn:

£50 per day when on primary on-call

£50 per out-of-hours call-out attended between 4:00pm and 6:00am

Second-line support payments, including £50 per out-of-hours call-out attended

Monthly bonus of up to £850, based on efficiency, productivity and utilisation targets

Quarterly bonus of up to £1,000, based on site performance

The Role

As a Field Based HGV Technician, you will be responsible for attending breakdowns and providing roadside technical support to commercial vehicle customers throughout Kent and around the M25.

Your responsibilities will include:

Attending roadside breakdowns and emergency call-outs

Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults

Carrying out repairs at the roadside wherever possible

Working on a range of HGVs and commercial vehicles

Supporting van and LCV breakdowns where required

Carrying out vehicle inspections and identifying defects

Ensuring vehicles are repaired safely and efficiently

Providing a professional service to customers while working independently in the field

Accurately recording work completed and parts used

Working closely with workshop and Service 24 teams

Following all health, safety and roadside working procedures

Requirements

Level 3 qualified technician

Previous experience working as an HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Commercial Vehicle Technician

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Experience working on vans or LCVs would be highly advantageous

Ability to work confidently and independently in a field-based environment

Full UK driving licence

Strong understanding of commercial vehicle maintenance and repair

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