HGV Mechanic

FTX Logistics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and overnight subsis t t

All tools and PPE provided

Company Pension Scheme

Life insurance

Subsidised travel to work

Salary sacrifice schemes (EV/Pension)

Job summary

FTX Logistics Ltd in the UK is recruiting HGV mechanics to support its Sponsored Reserve (SR) programme for the MoD. The role covers civilian duties with reservist commitments at Bulford or Catterick, with a 44-hour week Monday to Friday including paid breaks.

You may rotate on UK HET moves (3-5 days) and have the opportunity to work at the German depot for 4 weeks. Benefits include pension, life insurance, tools and PPE provided, and reservist bonuses.

Qualifications

• HGV Mechanic BTEC / City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3.
• HGV C+E licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Routinely 44-hour week Monday to Friday including paid breaks.
• Work closely with affiliated regular army unit, 19 Tank Transporter Squadron.
• Support HET task moves in the UK on a rotational basis (3-5 days).
• Opportunity to work at our depot in Germany (4-week placement).
• Deploy, under call out, in support of exercises and operations.

Education

HGV Mechanic BTEC / City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3

Job description

FTX Logistics Ltd – SPONSORED RESERVE HGV MECHANIC

FTX Logistics Ltd is looking to recruit HGV Mechanics to deliver its contracted Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) capability on behalf of the MoD.

FTX provides this capability through the employment of Sponsored Reserves (SRs) and mechanics will be required to obtain this status as an integral part of this employment opportunity. Mechanics will be based at our maintenance facility in Bulford Wiltshire or Catterick North Yorkshire. You will conduct activities as both a civilian and Reservist as part of one salaried position.

JOB ROLE

Civilian

• Routinely 44-hour week Monday to Friday including paid breaks
• Work closely with affiliated regular army unit, 19 Tank Transporter Squadron
• Support HET task moves in the UK on a rotational basis (3-5 days)
• Opportunity to work at our depot in Germany (4-week placement)
• Part of a highly skilled, specialist team.

Military

• Obtain Sponsored Reserve (SR) status in the British Army
• Undertake initial and annual military training, this commitment will be met as part of your employed activities
• Deploy, under call out, in support of exercises and operations

SALARY

Base salary £46,947.62 plus enhancements and overtime to OTE circa £50.3k

Rotational weekend working incurring pay uplifts of 50% (Sat) and 100% (Sun)

25% uplift paid for overtime worked Monday – Friday

Military additional elements 50% pay uplift for operational call outs. Reservist annual bonus (Yr 1 £480 – Yr 5 £1,970).

BENEFITS

• Accommodation and overnight subsistence provided when working away from home location.
• All tools and PPE provided.
• Company Pension Scheme, life insurance, subsidised travel to work.
• Salary sacrifice schemes available - Electric Vehicle/Pension

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• HGV Mechanic BTEC / City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3.
• HGV C+E licence is desirable but not essential.

MILITARY ELIGIBILITY

To join the British Army as a Sponsored Reservist (SR) you must be able to comply with:

• The maximum age for Reservist applications is the day before your 50th birthday.
• You must be a British or Irish citizen, or hold a Commonwealth/British National Overseas/British Overseas Territory passport and have ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) status.
• You must meet the criteria of Medically fit. (Please view the full details at Army Medical Requirements & Examination)

Looking for something exciting, unique and part of an exclusive team, then this might be the opportunity for you.