HGV 24/7 Technician

AB Volvo; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport industry seeks a dedicated HGV Technician with excellent earning potential. The role involves maintenance and diagnostics of heavy goods vehicles, requiring Level 3 qualifications and breakdown experience. Enjoy benefits like training, uniform, pension scheme, and discounts while contributing to the push for sustainable transport solutions.

Benefits

Individual training and development plan

Free uniform and safety footwear

25 days' holiday rising with service

Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution

Discounts across retailers, cinemas, theme parks, etc.

Qualifications

• HGV Technician Level 3 qualifications or equivalent required.
• Full UK Manual Driving licence is mandatory.
• Preferably have HGV Class 1 licence.

Responsibilities

• Work 24/7 with on-call duty one week in three.
• Perform diagnostics and maintenance on HGVs.
• Ensure all repairs meet dealership standards.

Skills

Diagnostics

Breakdown experience

HGV experience

Education

HGV Technician Level 3 qualifications

Job description

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

New Rates - Excellent earning potential £60,500 basic

We require a dedicated 24/7 HGV Technician - 1 week in 3 on call, then working the normal rotating shift pattern for the 2 non-call weeks (06:00 to 15:30 and 12:30 to 22:00, Mon-Fri, 45 hours)

Hourly Rate: basic of £25.86 per hour, with overtime at time and a half (£38.79) and double time (£51.72), PLUS £25 call-out payment

• HGV Technician Level 3 qualifications or equivalent
• Breakdown experience
• Excellent diagnostic skills
• Proven HGV experience, preferably dealership
• Full UK Manual Driving licence is required (HGV Class 1 licence desirable)
• Individual training and development plan
• Free uniform and safety footwear
• 25 days' holiday rising with service
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution
• Discounts across retailers, cinemas, theme parks, etc.

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