HGV/VMU Technician

Job description

Pullman is one of the most recognisable industry names when it comes to maintenance and repair of the UK's commercial fleets.

Providing inclusive of Repair and Maintenance, VMU management, MOT, and documentation specialised for tractors, rigids, trailers, fridge units, tail-lifts, tankers and ancillary of all marques.

Job Overview
We are seeking HGV Technicians to join our team in Thurrock. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of heavy goods vehicles and trailers for Tesco.

Salary: 4 on 4 off: 6am – 6pm £47,188 (£21.38ph) or 6pm-6am £50,711 (£21.38ph)

Overtime: Paid time and a half

Responsibilities

• Service, inspection, maintenance and repair of vehicles and trailers
• Electrical, electronic, mechanical and hydraulic fault diagnosis, repair and installation
• Overhaul electrical equipment and components
• Setting and operating of machine tools and equipment
• Welding and metal working
• Department of Transport (MOT) testing preparation
• Parts ordering and stores management
• Accurately record time and detail of completed jobs
• Carry out inspection and repair of workshop equipment as directed
• Other work within normal grade/job skills as required
• Ad-hoc duties as required

Qualifications:

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Goods Maintenance or equivalent or proven experience as an HGV Technician or similar role in vehicle maintenance.
• Diagnostics skills/qualifications – desirable
• A valid Class 1 licence – desirable

Benefits:

• Life Assurance
• Health cash plan
• Reward & Recognition programme
• Shopping discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme, available to colleagues 24/7
• Cycle to work scheme