HGV/LGV Vehicle Technicians - Heathrow - Temp to Perm - 6 mnths

HGV/LGV VEHICLE TECHNICIANS

6 MONTH CONTRACT - POTENTIAL TO GO PERM

£33,180 PRO RATA + SHIFT ALLOWANCE OF £3,791.43

HEATHROW AIRPORT

Job Purpose

To carry out cost effective repairs and maintenance tasks on a wide range of vehicles
and equipment to a high standard and in a timely and efficient manner, whilst complying
with company policies and procedures and Health & Safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on all applicable customer vehicles / Equipment (including light and heavy vehicles) in line with company and legal Health and Safety guidelines.
• Respond to all breakdowns in the designated time when allocated (if applicable).
• Ensure all relevant service sheets/job cards/paperwork and electronic records (if applicable) are fully completed, legible and accurate including working time and job code details.
• Liaise with the Workshop Office colleagues to provide updates on job status, progress and the processing of paperwork.
• Comply with Health and Safety Legislation and internal H&S procedures including use of company issued loan working alarms and company mobile phones.
• Ensure all Personal Protective Equipment is worn where necessary and is in good working order and condition.
• Ensure that all working areas i.e. Workshop, customer locations are kept clean and free from hazards wherever possible
• Ensure company vehicles are used in line with company policies / legal requirements and are kept clean and tidy after use.
• Undertake vehicle manoeuvring around the workshop or airport as and when required where trained to do so and in conjunction with appropriate licences held.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required to support operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Nationally recognised Automotive Apprenticeship in Vehicle Repair or Technology
• City and Guilds Automotive Vehicle Servicing and Repair or Craft Studies Level 1,2,3
• BTEC diploma in Motor Vehicles
• NVQ 3 in Heavy Motor Vehicle or Plant Maintenance and Repair
• Technical certificates in Heavy Vehicles/Plant machinery / Light Vehicles / GSE Equipment

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work under pressurised conditions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Diagnostic tool experience
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Airside Pass.

Desirable

• Aviation or Transport Industry relevant experience
• LGV / PSV Licence
• Mercedes and Cummins engine experience
• Allison gearbox experience

If this is something you would be interested in, please give me a call on 01895 205493/01895 205409 or alternatively you can contact me at