Hgv Technician

Strive Supply Chain; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an HGV Technician for night shifts in Lancaster. The ideal candidate will have at least NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds certification and proven skills in workshop maintenance. Responsibilities include vehicle servicing, inspections, and compliance with safety standards. The role offers 22.5 days annual leave, annual pay reviews, and other benefits including life insurance and a Cycle2Work scheme. This opportunity is ideal for motivated team players with strong organisational skills.

Benefits

22.5 days annual leave

Annual pay review

Life insurance

Free onsite parking

Full training available

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Self-motivated with good organisational skills.
• Knowledge of workshop maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle and trailer safety inspections.
• Service and repair vehicles to DVSA standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.

Skills

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Team-oriented

Knowledge of workshop maintenance systems

Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds

Tools

R2C fleet maintenance system

Job description

Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive . co . uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations.

HGV Technician - NIGHTS

54k + Benefits

Monday – Thursday 6pm – 6am

Lancaster – LP1

Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations, please visit us at strive . co . uk for more details.

Our client is a leading FMCG Distribution business, who are currently recruiting for a HGV technicians at their head office in Lancaster. They are a leader in specialized logistics, general haulage, palletised distribution network, Scania Parts Dealership and third-party HGV vehicle repairs and management.

Experience needed :

A self-motivated individual with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Equivalent of NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds

Good organisational skills and able to work to deadlines

Team orientated

Proven working knowledge of workshop maintenance systems

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

C1+e licence holder (desirable)

Role Summary :

Operating from the Lancaster workshop or from a mobile workshop

Carrying out vehicle and trailer safety inspections, servicing, and repairs to DVSA standards of safety and compliance

Maintaining vehicle and trailer ancillaries and specialist body applications

Assisting whenever required with maintenance on mobile or fixed plant operated by the Operations team

Ensuring that associated company maintenance records are retained to the highest level to ensure compliance whether legislative

or to company procedures

Using the R2C fleet maintenance system for allocated work / repairs

Effectively communicating repair downtime, estimated repair times and completed repairs to the Workshop Supervisor and Service Manager as required

Keeping tooling and equipment to a good standard of repair and to report any equipment faults or calibrations due to the Works Manager

Assisting the parts team ordering products as required

Package summary :

22.5 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

Increase in annual leave with long service

Full training available

Annual pay review

Life insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Free onsite parking

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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