Auxiliary/Assistant HGV Plant Technician/ Fitter Base Location: Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent, ME2 Reporting to: Workshop manager or during absence auxiliary workshop foreman. Shifts: Monday – Friday Weekly Alternate Shifts - Earlies 06:00am - 14:00pm / Lates 11:00am – 19:00pm Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £30,000.00 - £40,00.00 per year Job Details: Phoenix Recruitment Services Ltd are currently recruiting for an experienced Auxiliary/Assistant HGV Plant Technician/ Fitter based at our clients depot in Rochester, Kent on a permanent basis. Established in 1986, our client offers a comprehensive range of domestic, commercial and industrial waste management services including blocked drains, sewer/drain cleaning, flood response, waste disposal and recycling. * Carry out repairs and maintenance on heavy plant in the Auxiliary HGV Plant department as a Auxiliary/Assistant HGV Plant Technician/ Fitter * Carrying out maintenance and repairs to tanker bodies and all associated equipment * Attending breakdowns, servicing, and general repairs of ancillary equipment * Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues * Complete job cards and service sheets on job completion * Undertake all tasks in accordance with statutory procedures, the company’s health and safety rules and procedures. * Liaise closely and communicate with management and field teams to perform tasks efficiently and effectively. * Attend staff and training meetings when required Competency: * Experience on working tanker bodies and all associated equipment and systems * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and demanding situations * Ability to perform well without supervision and as part of a team * Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written or spoken instructions * Capable of following the repair process from fault analysis to completion * Ability to work under tight instructions and concentrate over long periods of time * Good mechanical knowledge of any vehicle or machinery with pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems * A strong commitment to the industry and keen knowledge of the latest technology relating to HGVs * Keen awareness of health and safety standards of vehicles * Excellent problem-solving and practical skills * Able to maintain a clean and organized working area Qualifications: Auxiliary HGV Plant department as a Auxiliary/Assistant HGV Plant Technician/ Fitter * City & Guilds, NVQ or similar desirable in heavy plant maintenance. * You must be accustomed to performing light repairs and commercial maintenance operations. * Additional experience working with maintenance tools, hydraulics, 12/24v electrical systems and computer systems relating to vehicles are preferable. * HGV license holder would be beneficial but not essential. Benefits: * Company events * Company pension * Free parking * Health & wellbeing programme * Life insurance * On-site parking * Referral programme Equal Opportunities Phoenix Recruitment Services Ltd is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all work seekers and shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis on all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, political beliefs or membership or non-membership of a Trade Union and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Phoenix Recruitment Services Ltd shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Phoenix Recruitment Services will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate’s merits, qualification and ability to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy