HGV Technician

Acu-IT.net; Hampton Lovett; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking HGV Technicians for their Droitwich Depot. The role involves repairing and maintaining a modern fleet of vehicles. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in the commercial vehicle industry, ensuring compliance with legal standards while working in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life Assurance

Access to Müller Rewards discount scheme

Free corporate uniform

Free onsite secured colleague car parking

Qualifications

• Qualifications required in motor vehicle management or equivalent experience.
• Commercial experience on HGVs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain the HGV Fleet.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing.
• Record vehicle defects and keep accurate records.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

City & Guilds part 2 & 3

BTEC in motor vehicle management

Job description

Company description:

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job description:

We are currently looking to recruit for HGV Technicians to join our Transport Department at our Droitwich Depot within our Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution business.

This is a great opportunity for HGV Technicians looking to work for a prestigious logistics company, servicing and repairing a modern well maintained fleet of vehicles.

The purpose of this role is to Repair and Maintain our HGV Fleet to comply with legal and company standards. Candidates will be responsible for actively seeking solutions to challenges and for embracing a safe and efficient operating approach to their work.

• Location:Droitwich Depot (WR9 0LW)
• Contract:Full Time / Permanent
• Shift Patterns: 5 out of 7 days (47.5 hours per week)
• Rate of Pay:£19.29 per hour
  • Saturday - £21.70 per hour
  • Sunday - £28.94 per hour
  • Overtime / Bank Holiday - £28.94 per hour
  • Unsociable (hours worked between 1800-0400) - £22.03 per hour

HGV Technician Responsibilities (will include but not be limited to the following):

• To inspect and maintain our HGV Fleet
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and transport to test centre
• To record vehicle defects and keep accurate records of work carried out on each vehicle
• Repair minor accident damage
• Carry out fault diagnosis
• To put safety first regarding all aspects of the role

HGV Technician Key Skills & Experience

• Qualifications required City & Guilds part 2 & 3 / BTEC / IMI in motor vehicle management or equivalent practical experience in the commercial vehicle industry.
• Commercial experience on HGV’s is essential
• Class C+E licence preferable but not essential
• Works well both independently and in a team
• Manages deadlines well and understands how to prioritise a workload

HGV Technician Compensation & Benefits

We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of benefits:

• Competitive pay, an enhanced overtime rate, a premium rates for weekend working and an unsociable hour’s premium – paid weekly

• 33 days holiday (to increase with service)
• Financial supports towards the cost of your medical and digital driving cards
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Muller matching up to 4%
• Life Assurance at 2 x your annual salary
• Access an exclusive rewards platform including your Müller money, health and lifestyle benefits, Company pension, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, home technology and cycle to work.
• Access the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
• A free corporate uniform
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking
• Pride in what you achieve as a member of a team