HGV Technician

Müller UK & Ireland; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime rate premium

Weekend premium

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Discount platform

Free uniform

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join our Transport Department at the Amesbury Depot. You will service and repair a modern fleet, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards. The role emphasizes safety and proactive problem solving.

Key requirements include City & Guilds/IMI motor vehicle qualifications and commercial HGV experience. A Class C+E licence is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Qualifications required City & Guilds part 2 & 3 / BTEC / IMI in motor vehicle management or equivalent practical experience.
• Commercial experience on HGVs is essential.
• Class C+E licence preferable but not essential.

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.
• Repair minor accident damage and carry out fault diagnosis.
• Prioritise safety in all tasks.

Skills

Team player

Deadline prioritization

HGV maintenance

Commercial experience

Education

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

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit for HGV Technicians to join our Transport Department at our Amesbury 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: Amesbury Depot(SP4 7SZ)
• Contract: Full Time / Permanent
• Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7
• Salary: £20.84 per 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

• Works well both independently and in a team
• Manages deadlines well and understands how to prioritise a workload
• 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

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

• 33 days holiday plus service-related holidays
• 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.