Hgv roadside technician

About the role Our client are recruiting an experienced Roadside Technician to join our team based in the West Midlands. Our client specialise in commercial vehicle road-side repairs and recovery. With fully equipped, custom-built service vans, jobs will be dispatched via PDA and you will be required to self manage each job from breakdown to completion. We #39;re recruiting individuals with an interest in the recovery industry that are willing to undergo relevant training and development. Your role will include but won rsquo;t be limited to the following: * Live roadside breakdowns * On-site truck and trailer maintenance and repairs * Diagnostic fault finding * Deck and tail lift faults * Assist our recovery team with recoveries when required * Fully comply with protocol and policies and safe working at the roadside The client have a team of experienced technicians, all trained on different manufacturers so assistance is readily available to ensure the customer gets the best service possible. As well as full training on decks and tail lifts; as a warranty agent to Haldex, Wabco, Gray Adams and Tiger Trailers we are able to provide training on these systems and trailers to ensure that our technicians are up to date with changing technologies. What you need to succeed This is a varied role in a fast paced industry, therefore the following skills and attributes are required: * The ability to work alone and use initiative to find faults * Relevant experience within the commercial vehicle industry * Good knowledge of EBS systems, tail lifts and lifting decks - full training provided * General technical ability * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise directly with customers and control * HGV license advantageous but not essential What you rsquo;ll receive in return The client offer a flexible working pattern where you will be required to work as part of an on call rota. You will receive an annual salary starting from GBP30,000 - GBP42,000 depending on experience as well as on going support and training. In addition, you will receive: * 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) * Recovery training provided for HGV license holders if based near a depot * Private medical cover following 3 years of employment * Discretionary performance related bonuses and incentives * Pension contributions * Fully equipped, custom-built company vehicle * Internal and external training and development opportunities Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From GBP42,000.00 per year Benefits: * Company pension * Private medical insurance * Referral programme Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 12 hour shift * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Overtime * Weekend availability Work Location: On the road