HGV Technician

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency seeks an innovative HGV Technician for their Aldridge team in Darlaston. The role involves servicing and repairing HGV and RCV vehicles to DVSA standards. Ideal candidates will have time-served experience, knowledge of health and safety requirements, and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive package, including up to £55,000 per year, bonuses, and training opportunities. This full-time, permanent role emphasizes achieving customer satisfaction and maintaining high-quality standards.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Health shield medical cash plan

Training and development

Bike to work scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Time served experience in the maintenance and repair of HGV vehicles.
• Understanding of latest DVSA regulations & legislation.
• Electrical and Hydraulic systems knowledge.
• Experience of both Body and chassis repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out the service & repair of HGV and RCV vehicles.
• Completing all associated paperwork to DVSA standard.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction and good housekeeping in the workshop.

Skills

Good diagnostic skills

Basic IT skills

Basic Administration skills

Ability to communicate with others effectively

Practical ability

Education

Year 3 City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Perm Placements Ltd are working on behalf of our prestigious client, who have been in business since the early 1900’s and they are the UK’s market leader in the manufacture of Waste management vehicles. There famous brand name is seen on the front of leading waste management companies cabs everyday across the United Kingdom’s streets.

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and dynamic multi-disciplined, HGV Technician to join there Aldridge team.

Job Purpose

To carry out the service & repair of HGV and RCV vehicles – Including routine servicing, MOT preparation and chassis and body repairs and fault diagnosis

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Routine maintenance & servicing. MOT preparation, remedial repairs as directed by the Workshop Controller & the Service Centre management team. Ensuring all work is carried out to DVSA standard including the completion of all associated paperwork. Promoting good housekeeping within the workshop environment and guarantee customer satisfaction.

Quality & Environmental Responsibilities

Responsible for the management, compliance and upkeep of the quality & environmental procedures, records, and documents relevant to the role.

HGV Technician – Aldridge, Walsall

• Salary – up to £47,000.00 pa
• Overtime at time and a half after 45 hours per week Monday -Friday ( circa 5 hours overtime per week £8,000.00)
• Annual Bonuses
• Total Package Circa £55,000.00

Double Time Saturday, Sunday and (Bank holiday plus a day in lieu)

• Location – Aldridge, Walsall
• Hours – 45 hours per week 9 hours per day between 07 : 00 and 16 : 30 flexible based on business and customer requirements
• PPE and uniform all supplied.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company Benefits including but not limited to

• Enhanced pension scheme and DIS benefit.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Health shield medical cash plan.
• Training and development.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Occ health support.
• My benefits platform - offering discounts from high street retailers and more.

Criteria

Essential / Desirable

Knowledge

• Time served experience in the maintenance and repair of HGV vehicles or similar in a workshop environment or as an on-site engineer E
• Understanding of latest DVSA regulations & legislation. D
• Understanding of workplace health & safety requirements E
• Electrical and Hydraulic systems knowledge D

Experience

• Experience of both Body and chassis repairs E
• Experience in repair of RCV’s D
• Time serviced Technician E

Education / Qualifications

• Year 3 City & Guilds or equivalent E
• HGV License D
• Product trained D
• Volvo Tech Tool trained D
• Allision Transmission Trained D

Job-related skills & abilities

• Good diagnostic skills E
• Basic IT skills E
• Basic Administration skills E
• Ability to communicate with others effectively E
• Presents a professional image E
• Practical ability E

Other requirements

• Willing to work overtime at short notice E
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK when required D

Please note that you may be asked to carry out tasks other than the above that are deemed by your manager to be appropriate, reasonable and within the remit of your role. You will be expected to carry out these ad hoc tasks as requested.

Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please continue to visit the website for other opportunities. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Licence / Certification

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location

In person