HGV Technician

EMR Group; Erith; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + buy/sell leave

Wellbeing scheme (GPs & counselling)

Life assurance & critical illness pay

Financial wellbeing support

Discounts on online purchases

Job summary

EMR is seeking a skilled HGV Fitter / Technician to join our team in the UK. The ideal candidate will service and repair heavy goods vehicles to ensure safety and reliability, with ongoing opportunities for training and development to reach full potential.

You will perform morning on-site clinics, general servicing, welding tasks, and attend breakdowns within a 40-mile radius, while maintaining high standards and compliance with legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified HGV Technician (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Full driving licence is required; Class 1 or 2 licence would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Proficiency in welding and MOT preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct morning on-site vehicle clinics to identify and address vehicle issues.
• Perform general servicing and repairs of HGVs.
• Welding tasks, including repairs to skips and RO/RO containers.
• Attend non R&M breakdowns within a 40-mile radius and complete necessary repairs.
• Diagnose and correct vehicle defects.
• Assist in minor MOT preparation and presentation of vehicles.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Welding

MOT preparation

Driver's license

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:

• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
• Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.

But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

#INDHP

About our opportunity

We are seeking a skilled HGV Fitter / Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintaining and repairing heavy goods vehicles, ensuring they are safe, reliable, and fully compliant with legal standards. You will be working in a dynamic environment with ongoing opportunities for training and development to reach your full potential.

What you will be doing

• Conduct morning on-site vehicle clinics to identify and address vehicle issues
• Perform general servicing and repairs of HGVs
• Welding tasks, including repairs to skips and RO/RO containers
• Attend non R&M breakdowns within a 40-mile radius and complete necessary repairs
• Diagnose and correct vehicle defects
• Assist in minor MOT preparation and presentation of vehicles

About you

• Must be a fully qualified HGV Technician (City & Guilds / NVQ Level Three or equivalent)
• Full driving licence is required; holding a Class 1 or 2 commercial licence would be an advantage
• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance and repair
• Proficiency in welding and MOT preparation

Who we are:

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’

At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:

‘The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’

‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’

‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’

‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.

• We Care
• Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest
• Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine
• We Do
• Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible
• Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind‑set and are Progressive