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HGV Engineer

​​An HGV Technician, Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic services and repairs heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) that are often used for distribution and hauling. Their primary duties include routine vehicle maintenance to meet VOSA standards, diagnosis of vehicle equipment and preparation of vehicles for MOT inspections

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HGV Technician duties and responsibilities The primary responsibilities of HGV Technicians include providing routine maintenance and repairs to equipment and vehicles of different manufactures and models. Their other main duties and responsibilities include: Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles in the company fleet Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management Providing in-house training to recruits and trainees