HGV Technician

Galaxy Personnel; Earl Shilton; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an HGV Technician in Earl Shilton to maintain and repair vehicles ensuring they are safe and operational. The ideal candidate will hold relevant mechanical qualifications and have experience as an HGV Mechanic. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £41,062 PA along with benefits such as private medical insurance, pension contributions, and increasing annual leave. To learn more, contact for details.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Market-leading discount scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HGV Mechanic in a similar role is essential.
• Preferably hold an HGV C+E licence (Class 1) and a current ADR.
• Strong working knowledge of vehicles, trailers, workshop plant, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repair work on the company's fleet.
• Execute repairs to the highest standards with in-depth diagnostics.
• Ensure all repairs comply with Health and Safety legislation.

Skills

HGV Technician

Mechanical

Auto Mechanical

Education

City & Guilds standard in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Salary Details: OT Extra

Job Title: HGV Technician

Area: South Leicester

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday - 42.50 hrs standard pw

Permanent

Salary: £41,062 PA Basic, Overtime Extra

Holidays: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing per year worked

Responsibilities

• As an HGV Technician you will be responsible for carrying out general maintenance and repair work on the company\'s fleet of vehicles and trailers, ensuring that all vehicles are in safe working order.
• Your role requires you to execute repairs to the highest standards while conducting in-depth engineering work and diagnostics.
• You should be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
• It\'s crucial that all repairs are performed in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation and company policies.
• Additionally, you will need to safely operate all relevant equipment, machines, and tools, and complete all associated documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should hold education to City & Guilds standard in Mechanical Engineering or possess an equivalent engineering discipline.
• Previous experience as an HGV Mechanic in a similar role is essential.
• While it is preferable to hold an HGV C+E licence (Class 1) and a current ADR, these are not mandatory.
• You should demonstrate a strong working knowledge of vehicles, trailers, workshop plant, and equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic problems.
• The role requires someone who can multitask, meet key deadlines, and exhibit rigorous fault-finding skills. You should be capable of working independently as well as part of a team, showcasing strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, which increases with your time with us, plus all the usual statutory bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance, and if you\'d like to add family coverage, you can do so at a discounted rate.
• Pension 4.5% contribution from us, increasing to 7.5% after two years. From day one, you\'ll also have life assurance coverage of four times your salary. After two years, you\'ll benefit from income protection covering 50% of your salary.
• Take advantage of our market-leading discount scheme with major retailers and save on holidays with our purchase scheme. We also offer discounted gas and appliances to make life a little easier.

If you are interested and want to hear more information, contact David Steel
On (phone number removed) or email me on (url removed)

Skills Required

• HGV Technichian, Mechanical, Auto Mechanical

Qualifications Required

• HGV Technician

Keywords

• HGV Technichian, Mechanical, Auto Mechanical