HGV Technician

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to maintain their fleet in Gateshead. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £20.85, a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and flexible working options. Ideal candidates will have a level 3 qualification, experience in diagnosing faults, and strong mechanical repair skills.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

26 days annual leave

Flexible working policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee health wellbeing assistance

Paid leave for public duties

Qualifications

• Qualified engineer with relevant qualifications.
• Proven experience in diagnosing and rectifying faults in modern vehicles.
• Ability to fabricate components using various materials.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance of the fleet of appliances and vehicles.
• Carry out fault diagnosis on reported defects.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT.

Skills

Fault diagnosis and repairs

Mechanical repairs

Excellent communication

IT skills

Education

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

HGV Technician

Shift: Monday-Friday Days – 37.5 hours – £20.85 per hour – Market Leading Benefits.

Location: Gateshead.

Salary: £40,658 – £20.85 per hour.

About your new company

We are working with one of the UK’s leading Emergency Services who are looking to recruit an experienced HGV Technician to look after their fleet of HGVs. They offer an excellent work/life balance, market leading benefits and a great hourly rate as well as a guaranteed stream of constant work.

About your new HGV Technician role

• Undertake maintenance of the Services fleet of appliances, light vans, cars and marine craft.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs on any reported defects.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT.

The successful HGV Technician will have

• A time served and qualified engineer with relevant qualifications, minimum of level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Proven experience in a work environment of diagnosing and rectifying faults including those present in electrical/electronic systems fitted to modern vehicles and plant.
• Ability to undertake all types of mechanical repairs including hydraulics, diesel and petrol engines, automatic transmissions, retarders, full air braking systems, ABS and traction control systems.
• Ability to fabricate basic components using a variety of materials, including metal and wood.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work consistently and to deadlines whilst producing good quality work.

The successful HGV Technician will receive

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to a range of education and development opportunities.
• Access to free eye tests.
• Flexible working policies.
• Flexi-time.
• Car lease scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• High street and online discounts.
• Up to 52 weeks maternity leave.
• 2 weeks paid paternity leave.
• Active Inclusion Networks.
• Employee health / wellbeing assistance programme.
• Free on-site parking and gym.
• Canteen facilities.
• Paid leave for public duties.

Next steps

If this sounds of interest or you are looking for advise on your next HGV Technician role, please contact: Chris Grimes at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed) for further information.