HGV Technician

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled HGV Technicians to join their dynamic Transport Department in Bristol. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a prestigious logistics company, focusing on the repair and maintenance of a modern fleet of vehicles. You will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and efficiency while actively seeking solutions to challenges. With competitive pay, enhanced overtime rates, and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in the commercial vehicle industry. Join a team that values your contributions and provides opportunities for growth.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Enhanced overtime rate

Life Assurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Access to rewards platform

Free corporate uniform

Free onsite secured parking

Financial support for medical cards

Discount scheme with over 800 discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in HGV maintenance and repair is essential.
• City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain HGV fleet to comply with standards.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and diagnose faults.
• Record vehicle defects and maintain accurate records.

Skills

HGV Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Vehicle Inspection

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

City & Guilds part 2 & 3

BTEC in Motor Vehicle Management

IMI in Motor Vehicle Management

Job description

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Department: Logistics & Supply Chain & Transport

Location:

Bristol, GB, BS11 0YW

Müller UK & Irelandis wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 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 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Dessertswhich is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

We are currently looking to recruit for HGV Technicians to join our Transport Department at our Bristol 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: Bristol Depot (BS11 0YW)
• Contract: Full Time / Permanent
• Shift Patterns:
  • 5-day rota (47.5 hours per week)
• Rate of Pay: £19.29 per hour
  • Saturday - £21.70 per hour
  • Sunday - £28.94 per hour
  • Overtime / Bank Holiday - £28.94 per hour
  • Unsociable (hours worked between 1800-0400) - £22.03 per hour

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
• Carry out fault diagnosis
• To put safety first regarding all aspects of the role
• 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

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