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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

​South Yorkshire is a ceremonial and metropolitan county in England. It is the southernmost county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region and had a population of 1.34 million in 2011. It has an area of 1,552 square kilometres (599 sq mi)[2] and consists of four metropolitan boroughs, Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. South Yorkshire was created on 1 April 1974 as a result of the Local Government Act 1972.[3][4] Its largest settlement is Sheffield.

Lying on the east side of the Pennines, South Yorkshire is landlocked, and borders Derbyshire to the west and south-west, West Yorkshire to the north-west, North Yorkshire to the north, the East Riding of Yorkshire to the north-east, Lincolnshire to the east and Nottinghamshire to the south-east. The Sheffield Urban Area is the tenth most populous conurbation in the United Kingdom, and dominates the western half of South Yorkshire with over half of the county's population living within it. South Yorkshire lies within the Sheffield City Region with Barnsley also being within the Leeds City Region, reflecting its geographical position midway between Yorkshire's two largest cities.

South Yorkshire County Council was abolished in 1986 and its metropolitan boroughs are now effectively unitary authorities, although the metropolitan county continues to exist in law.[5][6][7] As a ceremonial county, South Yorkshire has a Lord Lieutenant and a High Sheriff.

South Yorkshire was created from 32 local government districts of the West Riding of Yorkshire (the administrative county and four independent county boroughs), with small areas from Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

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