Heavy Vehicle Diagnostic Technicians inspect, maintain and repair large vehicles such as lorries and trucks. Technicians use diagnostic tools to identify the source of the problem then make the necessary adjustments and repairs.
The duties of a heavy vehicle diagnostic technician may include:
As a heavy vehicle diagnostic technician you will need to demonstrate:
There are a range of qualifications in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair at level 3 covering the underpinning knowledge you will need to get started and the hands-on skills required to carry out the job.
L3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence
L3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles
Please note: These figures are meant as a guide only and may vary from employer to employer and may be dependent on the geographical area.
Most diagnostic technicians work 40 hours a week from Monday to Saturday. This may include some shift and overtime work. Some tasks may be physically demanding although you will use lifting equipment to move heavy parts.
Salary:
As you gain more experience and complete further training you can expect this salary to rise. There may be opportunities for shift and overtime pay depending on your employer. You may also be eligible for holiday entitlement, company pension and private healthcare schemes
You would normally progress onto this level via your employer, however, the following routes are also available:
Heavy vehicle diagnostic technicians usually progress into this role with experience as a heavy vehicle service technician, although you may be able to change disciplines with extra training. You would get into this role by further developing your knowledge from a level 2 heavy vehicle service technician to a level 3 diagnostic technician; this may be possible via an advanced/modern apprenticeship in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair.
For further information on apprentice/traineeships in England please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk, for Wales please visit www.careerswales.com for Northern Ireland please visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/careers and for Scotland please visit www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
If you are interested in a role in vehicle logistics please see www.commercialmotorjobs.com
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Advanced Heavy Vehicle Diagnostic Technician) In this qualification you’ll choose your area of specialization, whether that’s motorcycles, cars, heavy vehicles or vehicle electrical systems.