HGV Technician

J&T Business Consulting • Belfast, NC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The HGV Technician role involves comprehensive maintenance and repair of heavy goods vehicles and various construction and plant equipment. Key responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults, performing routine servicing, and ensuring equipment meets safety standards. The technician will also conduct field service work, traveling to customer sites to address urgent breakdowns and provide on-site technical support. This position requires strong diagnostic skills, including interpreting schematics and using specialized tools, as well as effective communication with customers regarding repairs and maintenance advice. Documentation of service reports, warranty claims, and parts used is essential, along with coordination with parts departments and service managers to ensure efficient job completion.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of heavy plant machinery
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics & electrics
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines
• Ability to troubleshoot faults independently
• Problem-solving ability
• Good communication with customers
• Ability to work independently (especially field roles)
• Time management and organisation

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction equipment
• Experience in agricultural machinery
• Experience in commercial vehicles or forklifts

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults on construction and plant equipment
• Carry out mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs
• Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance
• Ensure machines meet safety and performance standards
• Travel to customer sites to repair breakdowns
• Respond quickly to urgent faults
• Provide on-site technical support
• Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Use diagnostic tools/software
• Identify root causes of equipment failures
• Communicate with customers about faults and repairs
• Advise on equipment use and maintenance
• Maintain professional service standards
• Complete service reports and job sheets
• Support warranty claims with evidence (photos, parts, reports)
• Record parts used and work completed
• Work with parts department (ordering components)
• Work with service managers and workshop schedulers
• Ensure jobs are completed efficiently and on time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed