Vehicle Technician

Eastbourne, Sussex
Brewers Decorator Centres
Commercial Vehicle Technician

Hammonds Drive, Eastbourne

40 hours per week over 5 days

Monday to Friday

Competitive Salary plus pension and benefits

We have a great opportunity for a Commercial Vehicle Technician to join our Brewers Truck Centre based in Hammonds Drive, Eastbourne which is part of the DAF trucks dealership network providing services and support to various commercial vehicle operators within the Eastbourne and surrounding areas.

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician to complete Plating preparation, routine inspections, and services to Manufacturers and IRTEC standards. Our team of six Vehicle Technicians provide an essential service for our company vehicles as well as our external customers through our DAF approved workshop. You will be responsible for diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and then completing the repair. Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that you hold a current full UK driving license.
Brewers DAF Truck Centre is a support function and part of C Brewer & Sons Ltd, the leader in the UK marketplace for supplying decorating materials and one of the Sunday Times Top Track 250 largest private companies who despite the present global challenges have a bold vision to grow further.

A family run business for almost 120 years; we have a long history in our industry and have grown to over 190 branches nationwide which says something about our ability to understand and keep up with the growing change in our market. It’s our people that make our business unique and we place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues – our mantra is to ‘help one another succeed’ and we want to see all our colleagues flourish in their roles and reach their full potential.

As a Commercial Vehicle Technician with Brewers, some responsibilities will include:

• Completing services and mechanical repairs to an agreed high standard
• Preparing and presenting vehicles for Ministry annual testing using the roadworthiness guidance and inspection sheets.
• Using clear logical thought in the diagnostic process of mechanical and electrical problem solving.
• Ensuring that all the workshop provided equipment is well maintained, making best use of all resources.
• Keeping up to date with new technologies and working procedures within the vehicle repair industry.
• Keeping up to date with trade developments in terms of both product knowledge and legislation.
• Respond to out of hours calls

Who we are looking for to join the team:

• Qualified Vehicle Technician and IRTEC registered
• You will have previous proven experience in a similar role
• A driver with a Full UK Licence. A Large Goods Driving Licence would also be beneficial but not essential
• Excellent organisational skills and a forward thinker with the ability to multitask effectively, plan your own workload and work to deadlines
• A friendly and approachable manner with excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• You will understand the importance of working well as part of a team and be able to positively contribute towards the team environment

Alongside a competitive salary you will also receive:

• 31 days holiday including bank holidays
• Free life assurance & 5% of your salary Company contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
• We offer Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on your home improvements
• Employee Assistance Programme – accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents
• Access to Medicash, an optional contributory scheme where you can claim money back for common routine healthcare treatments
• Discounts and rewards with selected partners – major high street brands, supermarkets etc
• Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis
• Comprehensive Induction Programme
• After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit share scheme, enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay and a chance to use one of our two Company Holiday Homes

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Now button on this page to complete the mandatory application form.

Please note -this role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we are successful in finding an appointment.

Please ensure you fully complete the application process if you wish to be considered for this position. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to any applicants that do not complete the process.

Other job titles associated with this role include Mechanic, Technician, Vehicle Technician, MET Technician, Commercial Technician.

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