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HGV Fleet Technician

​What is a Heavy Vehicle Technician?

A Heavy Vehicle Technician in the UK typically works with larger vehicles like lorries and buses, tending to their various mechanical and electrical repairs, as well as routine servicing. You would diagnose and fix issues, both in a random failure scenario and as part of standard maintenance checks to ensure these vehicles operate safely and efficiently.

Skills

  • Proficient in diagnosing and repairing heavy vehicles, including trucks and buses

  • Strong knowledge of automotive systems, including engines, transmissions, and electrical systems

  • Skilled in using diagnostic equipment and tools to identify and resolve mechanical issues

  • Ability to interpret technical manuals and diagrams to perform accurate repairs

  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to quickly identify and resolve complex mechanical problems

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision to ensure safe and reliable vehicle repairs

  • Effective communication skills to interact with customers and explain technical issues in a clear and concise manner

  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations and ability to adhere to them in the workplace

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality service

  • Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the latest automotive technologies and repair techniques

​Cambridgeshire (abbreviated Cambs.)[note 1] is a county in the East of England, bordering Lincolnshire to the north, Norfolk to the north-east, Suffolk to the east, Essex and Hertfordshire to the south, and Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire to the west. The city of Cambridge is the county town. Modern Cambridgeshire was formed in 1974 through the amalgamation of two older counties: Cambridgeshire and Isle of Ely, comprising the historic county of Cambridgeshire (including the Isle of Ely); and Huntingdon and Peterborough, comprising the historic county of Huntingdonshire and the Soke of Peterborough, which historically had been part of Northamptonshire. Cambridgeshire contains most of the region known as Silicon Fen.

The county is now divided between Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council, which since 1998 has formed a separate unitary authority. In the county there are five district councils, Cambridge City Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Fenland District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council.[4]

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