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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

​Cannock (/ˈkænək/) is a town and the administrative centre of the Cannock Chase district, as of the 2011 census, it has a population of 29,018[1], and is one the most populous towns in the district of Cannock Chase in the county of Staffordshire in the West Midlands region of England.

Cannock lies to the north of the West Midlands conurbation on the M6, A34 and A5 roads, and to the south of The Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Cannock is served by a railway station on the Chase Line. The town comprises four district council electoral wards and the Cannock South ward includes the civil parish of Bridgtown, but the rest of Cannock is unparished.

Cannock forms part of the Cannock Built-up Area (population 86,121 in the 2011 census)[2] which also includes Cheslyn Hay, Great Wyrley, Hednesford, Huntington, Heath Hayes and Wimblebury.[3]

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