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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

​Derbyshire (/ˈdɑːrbɪˌʃɪər, -ʃər/[2]) is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire, containing the southern extremity of the Pennine range of hills which extend into the north of the county. The county contains part of the National Forest, and borders on Greater Manchester to the northwest, West Yorkshire to the north, South Yorkshire to the northeast, Nottinghamshire to the east, Leicestershire to the southeast, Staffordshire to the west and southwest and Cheshire also to the west. Kinder Scout, at 636 metres (2,087 ft), is the highest point in the county, whilst Trent Meadows, where the River Trent leaves Derbyshire, is its lowest point at 27 metres (89 ft).[3]:1[4] The River Derwent is the county's longest river at 66 miles (106 km), and runs roughly north to south through the county.[5] In 2003 the Ordnance Survey placed Church Flatts Farm at Coton in the Elms (near Swadlincote) as the farthest point from the sea in Great Britain.[6][7]

The city of Derby is a unitary authority area, but remains part of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. The non-metropolitan county contains 30 towns with between 10,000 and 100,000 inhabitants. There is a large amount of sparsely populated agricultural upland: 75% of the population live in 25% of the area.[citation needed]

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