HGV Technician

# HGV Technician job in Boston

Join a successful, driven team in a busy workshop with plenty of progression opportunities.

Earlies/Lates shift from £17.00 - £19.00 ph + overtime rates for extra hours worked (depending on experience)

Nights (4 on, 3 off) from £23 per hour +overtime rates for extra hours worked (depending on experience)

Shift Available - Earlies / Lates

Earlies Week 1: Monday – Friday Hours: 06:00 – 14:30

Lates Week 2: Monday – Friday Hours 13:30 - 22:00 (Saturday morning on late shift 06:00 - 12:00)

Night Shift (4 on, 3 off): Monday - Friday 20:00 - 06:30

### Benefits

• £1,500 welcome bonus
• DOE and overtime rates for extra hours worked
• 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme – access 24/7 to health and well-being support
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Training and development opportunities- in-house and manufacturer’s ensuring you keep up with innovations and industry developments
• Company health cash plan to help with healthcare costs e.g. optician, dentist, physio, etc
• Referral programme – refer a technician to the company and receive £1,500
• Training on electric vehicles and modern technologies

### Preferred Qualifications

• C&G, NVQ 3 or equivalent
• HGV Technician : 3 years
• Time-served Technicians also considered

### Duties

• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on HGVs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot mechanical issues effectively.
• Perform equipment repair, including the use of hand tools and power tools.
• Fabricate parts as necessary to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
• Assemble and disassemble various vehicle components for repairs and inspections.
• Carry out electrical repairs and maintenance on HGVs as required.
• Weld components when necessary to ensure structural integrity.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed on vehicles.
• Provide excellent customer service by communicating effectively with clients regarding their vehicle needs.

### Skills

• Strong mechanical knowledge with experience in HGV maintenance and repair.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Ability to fabricate parts as needed for repairs or modifications.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues efficiently.
• Strong customer service skills to interact positively with clients and understand their needs.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail to ensure all work meets safety standards and regulations.

### About us

Thompsons are the largest privately owned Renault Truck dealership in the UK with 7 depots spanning the East of England supplying the full range of new Renault and Isuzu trucks, pre-owned trucks, trailers, and vans. We have a reputation for providing top-quality service and we’re trusted to build quality fleets and keep them moving. Building long-standing customer relationships will always be a priority across our 7 depots in Hull, Grimsby, Boston, Sheffield, Rainton, Teesside, and Tyneside.

We are an ambitious and successful company determined by the skills, reliability, and loyalty of our people. We are always on the lookout for more talented individuals and go the extra mile for our employees.

### Sound like the job for you?

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