HGV/LGV Maintenance Technician

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime premium

Weekend premium

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Discounts & Rewards

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland seeks a skilled HGV Technician to join the Transport Department at Market Drayton Depot. You will service and repair a modern fleet to meet legal and company standards, with a strong focus on safe, efficient work practices.

This full-time, permanent role offers a 47.5-hour week, with enhanced overtime, weekend, and unsociable hour premiums, plus a competitive benefits package including pension and life cover.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience on HGVs is essential.
• Quals required City & Guilds Part 2 & 3 / BTEC / IMI in motor vehicle management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain our HGV fleet.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and transport to test centre.
• Record vehicle defects and keep accurate records of work carried out.
• Repair minor accident damage.
• Carry out fault diagnosis.
• Prioritise safety in all tasks.

Skills

Commercial vehicle experience

Team player

Deadline management

Education

City & Guilds Part 2 & 3 / BTEC / IMI in motor vehicle management

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit for a HGV Technician to join our Transport Department at our Market Drayton Depot within our Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution business.

This is a great opportunity for HGV Technicians looking to work for a prestigious logistics company, servicing and repairing a modern well maintained fleet of vehicles.

The purpose of this role is to Repair and Maintain our HGV Fleet to comply with legal and company standards. Candidates will be responsible for actively seeking solutions to challenges and for embracing a safe and efficient operating approach to their work.

• Location: Market DraytonDepot
• Contract:Full Time / Permanent
• Shift Patterns: 5 out of 7 days (47.5 hours per week)
• Rate of Pay:£20.84per hour
• Premiums:
  • Overtime rate - 1.125x hourly rate
  • Saturday - 1.125x hourly rate
  • Sundays and bank holidays - 1.5x hourly rate.
  • Unsociable (6pm - 4am) - 14.25% hourly rate

HGV Technician Responsibilities (will include but not be limited to the following):

• To inspect and maintain our HGV Fleet
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and transport to test centre
• To record vehicle defects and keep accurate records of work carried out on each vehicle
• Repair minor accident damage
• Carry out fault diagnosis
• To put safety first regarding all aspects of the role

HGV Technician Key Skills & Experience

• Qualifications required City & Guilds part 2 & 3 / BTEC / IMI in motor vehicle management or equivalent practical experience in the commercial vehicle industry.
• Commercial experience on HGV's is essential
• Class C+E licence preferable but not essential
• Works well both independently and in a team
• Manages deadlines well and understands how to prioritise a workload

HGV Technician Compensation & Benefits

We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of benefits:

• Competitive pay, an enhanced overtime rate, a premium rates for weekend working and an unsociable hour's premium - paid weekly

• 33 days holiday (to increase with service)
• Financial supports towards the cost of your medical and digital driving cards
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Muller matching up to 4%
• Life Assurance at 2 x your annual salary
• Access an exclusive rewards platform including your Müller money, health and lifestyle benefits, Company pension, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, home technology and cycle to work.
• Access the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
• A free corporate uniform
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking
• Pride in what you achieve as a member of a team

At Müller, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don't meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we're happy to support you.