HGV Technician

Müller UK & Ireland; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Bridgwater is seeking HGV Technicians for their Transport Department. This full-time role involves inspecting and maintaining the HGV fleet, preparing vehicles for MOT tests, and recording vehicle defects. Candidates should have commercial experience with HGVs and relevant qualifications in motor vehicle management. The position offers competitive pay and an array of benefits including 33 days holiday and access to a rewards platform.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Enhanced overtime rate

Company pension

Life assurance

Discounts platform

Qualifications

• Qualifications in commercial vehicle management or equivalent practical experience.
• Class C+E license preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain the HGV fleet.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing.
• Record vehicle defects and keep accurate records.
• Repair minor accident damage.
• Carry out fault diagnosis.

Skills

Commercial experience on HGV’s

Ability to work independently and in a team

Deadline management

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK. We are currently looking to recruit for HGV Technicians to join our Transport Department at our Bridgwater 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: Bridgwater Depot (TA6 6DF)

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Shift Patterns: 5 out of 7 days (47.5 hours per week) (AM Shift)

Rate of Pay: £20.04 per hour

Shift Premiums

• Saturday – £22.45 per hour
• Sunday – £29.69 per hour
• Overtime / Bank Holiday – £29.69 per hour
• Unsociable hours (between 1800-0400) – £22.78 per hour
• Weekly Paid with planned transition to monthly pay over the course of 2025/2026

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of benefits:
• Competitive pay, an enhanced overtime rate, a premium rate 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 to an exclusive rewards platform including Müller money, health and lifestyle benefits, Company pension, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, home technology and cycle to work
• Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to save 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