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HGV Technician

Wm Armstrong (Longtown) Ltd

Longtown

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GBP 43,000 - 60,000

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HGV Technician for their Longtown depot. This role involves mechanical and electrical repairs and servicing of a variety of vehicles. With a strong focus on teamwork and safety, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a thorough understanding of vehicle technology. Competitive pay with potential earnings over £50k, including additional benefits like life insurance and training support.

Benefits

Life insurance

Medicash benefit scheme

Training and development support

Overtime rates at 1.5x or 2x basic rate

On call allowance of £100 per week

Qualifications

Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
Relevant certifications or qualifications in mechanical engineering would be advantageous but not essential.
UK driving licence essential, Class 1 or Class 2 licence preferable.

Responsibilities

Carry out servicing, mechanical and electrical repairs.
Maintain a wide range of vehicles.
Provide top quality service to customers.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant certifications or qualifications in mechanical engineering

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At WM Armstrong, we pride ourselves on our safe working environment, our excellent culture of teamwork and our strong family values.

We are currently looking for a HGV Technician to join our Armstrong Vehicle Centre team at our Longtown depot, previously known as Cumbria Trucks Centre.

In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out mechanical and electrical repairs, servicing and maintaining modern and varied vehicles, including cars, vans, commercial vehicles including HGVs /LGVs and trailers.

The hours for this role will mainly be 42.5 hours per week Monday Friday, working dayshift and backshift hours, with Saturday mornings based on a rota along with an out of hours On Call requirement.

Benefits Include

A basic salary of over £43k, with the potential earnings over £50k.
Overtime rates, outside of contractual hours, paid at 1.5x or 2x basic rate
On call allowance of £100 per week, with minimum call out and hours paid
Life insurance
Medicash benefit scheme
Training and development support

Responsibilities

Provide top quality service to our customers
Maintain a wide range of vehicles
Carry out servicing, mechanical and electrical repairs, preventative maintenance to customer vehicles.
Carry out diagnostics and ensure vehicle repaired in compliance with company and legislative requirements.
Communicate with internal stakeholders and external customers daily.
Remain up to date, as relevant, with the latest vehicle technology, DVSA inspection standards, changes in MOT legislation and working practices.

Requirements

Relevant certifications or qualifications in mechanical engineering would be advantageous but not essential.
Previous experience in a similar role preferred
Excellent Communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
UK driving licence essential
Class 1 or Class 2 licence preferable

We would also invite applications from anyone who is currently working their way towards full qualifications, we can consider how we can support you with your training and ensure you get competitive rates of pay during your training, getting you on to the full rates as soon as possible.

If this sounds like you, wed love to hear from you!

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Button now.

If you have not received a response from us within four weeks of submitting your application to us, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion as unfortunately, we are not able to respond to all candidate applications as we would wish. We reserve the right to close vacancies at any time once we have received sufficient applications, we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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