HGV Technician

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Share Save Scheme

Profit related pay

Pension up to 10%

Family friendly policies

Employee discounts

Volunteering day

Life assurance

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking an HGV Technician in Harlow for a municipal workshop environment. The role focuses on servicing, repairs, and maintenance of a fleet of HGVs with attention to regulatory compliance and accurate paperwork.

Ideal candidates will have HGV experience, a valid UK driving licence (Class 2 preferred), and NVQ Level 2/3 in HGV Maintenance and Repair. Salary is around £52,000 per year with day shifts, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
• Valid UK driving licence and class 2 licence.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in HGV Maintenance and Repair (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Routine servicing and repairs on HGVs.
• Conduct visual and operational checks.
• Use manuals and diagnostic techniques to locate and repair faulty components.
• Inspections of accident-damaged machines and reporting for repair.

Skills

HGV experience

Driving licence

Class 2 licence

Diagnostic tools

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Job Role: HGV Technician

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shifts

Salary: £52,000k

Location: Harlow

What my client can offer you?

• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days, you also get to enjoy a day off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. You can also buy or sell up to a week's leave
• Share Save Scheme: Annually, you have the opportunity to buy shares in Paragon at a discounted rate
• Profit Related Pay: We share some of our annual profit with our eligible employees
• Pension Plan: We contribute up to 10% of your annual salary towards your pension
• Family Friendly policies: We offer enhanced parental pay and paid time off for fertility treatment
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, motoring and more
• Volunteering Day: Contribute to causes you care about with one volunteering day per year
• Life Assurance and Personal Accident Cover

Purpose of the role:

The technician is responsible for carrying out all work to a high standard within this busy municipal workshop facility, ensuring adherence to vehicle maintenance and compliance regulations. The role will involve ensuring that all paperwork and Fleet management system is completed timely, accurately and to a high standard and to carrying out repairs, maintenance, servicing to vehicles as and when required.

As an HGV Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Routine Servicing and Repairs: Perform a variety of routine servicing, inspections, and subsequent repairs
• Visual and Operational Checks: Conduct checks to locate worn, dirty, or maladjusted parts
• Technical Inspections: Utilize technical manuals and diagnostic techniques to find and repair inoperable or defective machine parts, components, or systems using a range of test equipment
• Accident Damage Inspections: Undertake thorough inspections of accident-damaged machines and produce accurate reports to facilitate repair processes

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• HGV Experience: Previous experience working on a range of heavy goods vehicles
• Technical Expertise: Any previous HGV technician experience will be beneficial
• Driving Licence: A valid UK driving licence and class 2 licence
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 in HGV Maintenance and Repair (Preferred)

Reference: INDMM