HGV Technician, Medway, Kent

£48,000 + 22 days annual leave + BH

42hrs per week. (Day shift predominantly, occasional working up to 22:00) Overtime available.

A fantastic opportunity to work for our client, a leading cargo handler who are seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, this varied position will support requirements of the Operations Department. Working on shift, providing Engineering site support for the duration of port operations.

Work will be both planned and reactive supporting all aspects of Port operational infrastructure and equipment.

Outline of the role

· Maintaining and repairing Container handling Quay side Cranes, Rubber Tyred Yard Gantry Cranes, and all other Port related mobile equipment.

· To ensure all engineering maintenance and repairs are prioritised to ensure maximum equipment uptime, efficiency, and safety.

· Working in adherence to all port safe operating procedures, codes of practice and risk assessments.

· Ability to use and operate specialised Port equipment, including supervision and direct use of specialist tooling on all types of Port equipment.

Experience/Skills Required

· Apprentice trained Mechanical Engineering qualification – essential.

· Experienced and qualified in Engineering maintenance disciplines, minimum NVQ Level 3 or above in Mechanical/HGV-Plant.

· Background in maintaining HGV / Heavy mobile plant / Diesel Engines.

· Proven knowledge of Engineering safe working practices, repair practices and procedures.

· Appreciation of the latest techniques for engineering repairs and maintenance, demonstrate continuous professional development of technical knowledge.

· Full UK Driving Licence.

· Able to work confidently at height.

Advantageous

• First line supervisory experience with an engineering maintenance environment.
• National Certificate HNC Engineering.
• IOSH certification, 18th Edition

Please note that this role will involve shift work, and although predominately days, on occasion you will be required to work up until 22:00hrs.

If this sounds like the exciting opportunity and business you would like to be a part of – please apply today with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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