Commercial Vehicle Technician (Coleraine)

Dennison JCB; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run commercial vehicle dealer in Coleraine is seeking a Full Time Commercial Vehicle Technician to complete servicing and repairs. The ideal candidate must have relevant truck industry experience and be a motivated team player. Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, ensuring repairs meet standards, and assisting with roadside breakdowns. This role emphasizes high-quality workmanship and safety considerations.

Qualifications

• Insist on the highest quality of workmanship, whilst concentrating on efficiencies.
• Be reliable and have excellent timekeeping and attendance records.
• The successful candidate will be an experienced, time-served technician.

Responsibilities

• Completion of jobs from general servicing to fault finding.
• Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures.
• Assist with Roadside breakdowns if required.

Skills

Teamwork

Electrical repairs

Mechanical Vehicular Repairs

Job description

Commercial Vehicle Technician (Coleraine)

Dennison Commercials Ltd is the sole Volvo Truck & Bus dealer and the leading provider of heavy commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland. We are currently seeking a Full Time HGV Mechanic/Commercial Vehicle Technicians to join our Newry Dealerpoint.

As an equal opportunities employer, Dennison Commercials Ltd. welcomes applicants regardless of age, sex, marital status, race, sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion or disability.

About the role

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Completion of jobs from general servicing to fault finding, working on electrics and carrying out strips and rebuilds
• Ensuring repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures in a safe and responsible manner
• Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with Standard Times using special tools where appropriate
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process
• Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and with warranty material on completion of a repair
• Work with the parts team to ensure correct replacement parts are fitted to vehicles
• Road test vehicles if required (if holder of an HGV licence)
• Assist with Roadside breakdowns (if required to do so)
• Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to Workshop Supervisor
• Ensure service sheets are completed as per Company instructions
• Ensure Company time recording processes are complied with and job cards are completely accurately
• Ensure that workshop facilities, equipment and tools are kept clean, tidy and maintained
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment when appropriate
• Support the development of apprentices and trainees when required

About the company

Family-run business, Dennison Commercialshas been serving the transport industry for over 50 years. As well as being one of the longest established Volvo Truck & Bus dealers in the UK and Ireland, Dennisons is also the appointed JCB dealer in Northern Ireland & Donegal for JCB construction, industrial, and access equipment.

The Dennison Group has depots based in Ballyclare, Newry, Dungannon, and Coleraine. We also have a Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop located in Ballyclare and our JCB dealership is located in Templepatrick.

Required Criteria

• Insist on the highest quality of workmanship, whilst concentrating on efficiencies
• Have a desire to achieve ‘right first time’ on all workmanship
• Be reliable and have excellent timekeeping and attendance records
• Work with safety in mind at all times
• Be honest and courteous
• Be accountable
• Have a responsible and methodical attitude to work
• Be motivated and enthusiastic
• Have the ability and willingness to work as part of a team
• The successful candidate will be an experienced, time-served technician with a strong desire to develop their career within a progressive organisation
• Relevant truck, bus and trailer industry experience is essential.

Desired Criteria

Skills you'll need

• Teamwork
• Electrical repairs
• Mechanical Vehicular Repairs