HGV Technician

Perfect Placement; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking a qualified HGV Technician in Exeter. The role involves completing high-quality service and maintenance work on heavy vehicles within strict schedules. You'll benefit from a competitive salary up to £22 per hour, bonus opportunities, and extensive training. A committed team player with HGV maintenance qualifications will thrive in this supportive workshop environment. Join a reputable company that values career progression and quality work.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Bonus opportunities

Annual leave of 23 days

Company pension scheme

Extensive training

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified to IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in HGV Maintenance.
• Practical experience in a workshop environment is preferred.
• Strong commitment and ability to meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Complete all service work and defined maintenance efficiently.
• Document diagnosis, repairs, service, and safety inspections.
• Support colleagues with any technical issues.

Skills

HGV Maintenance

Diagnostic Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

IMI / NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Goods Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

HGV Technician required, in Exeter.

• SALARY : Up to£22 per hour plus bonus scheme and overtime at time and a half.
• HOURS : 4-on / 4-off shift pattern from 6am to 6pm.

Our client; a franchise-approved Commercial Vehicle group with multiple sites across South Wales and Southwest England, is currently looking to hire a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Technician to work on a 4-on / 4-off shift pattern for their Service Department in Exeter.

Reporting to the Workshop Managerand working as part of a team, your key objectives as an HGV Technician will include :

• To complete all service work and defined maintenance work of the utmost quality and efficiency within manufacturers' time schedules.
• Supply a professional performance in all aspects of work activities to make an essential contribution to the value and retention of customers.
• Supporting colleagues in the Workshop with any technical issues and innovations.
• Ability to carry out comprehensive diagnoses and repairs of malfunctions.
• To ensure that all company policies and procedures applicable to their area of responsibility are always adhered to.
• Document the results of diagnosis / repairs / service / safety inspections.

To be eligible, you will need to be qualified to IMI / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Goods Vehicle Maintenance & Repair as a minimum, and ideally hold some practical experience post-qualification. You will need to be a committed individual and a good team player. You must be able to produce high-quality work in a busy Workshop environment and be motivated to work towards targets set for your team. Personnel with an active HGV Driving Licence would be highly advantageous; however, this is non-essential.

What's in it for you? For your hard work as an HGV Technician, our client is offering…

• Startingsalary up to £22 per hour.
• Overtime, subject to availability, paid at time and a half rate.
• Access to a commitment bonus of £600 per annum, as well as a company profit share bonus paying £750 per annum.
• 23 days annual leave plus Christmas and New Year's Day off(If these bank holidays fall on a day off, you shall gain a day off in lieu to compensate).
• Access to a company pension scheme.
• Full in-house and off-site manufacturer-approved training.
• Fantastic career prospects with an award-winning company operating for over 45 years.
• 4-on / 4-off shift pattern from 6am to 6pm.

If this HGV Technician vacancy interests you, or if you would like to find out about other Motor Trade Jobs in Exeter, please contact Sam Enderby at Perfect Placement now!

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