HGV Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free HGV driver training

Sign-on bonus £1,500

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Life Assurance 3x salary

Virtual GP access

Cycle to Work scheme

Overtime 1.25x

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join a busy fleet workshop in Oldbury. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, perform servicing and repairs on HGVs and commercial vehicles, and help prepare units for MOT tests.

A Level 3 heavy vehicle qualification and a valid manual licence are required. The role offers Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, 42 hours per week, with overtime paid at 1.25x.

Qualifications

• Level 3 heavy vehicle qualification (or equivalent).
• Must hold a valid manual driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Previous HGV workshop experience required.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair and fault-find HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Carry out inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Prepare vehicles for annual MOT testing.
• Complete repairs to required safety and quality standards.
• Maintain workshop and maintenance documentation.

Skills

HGV workshop experience

Fault finding

Servicing & repair

Education

Level 3 heavy vehicle qualification

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician to join a busy fleet workshop in Oldbury. Applicants must have previous HGV workshop experience, hold a recognised Level 3 heavy vehicle qualification, a valid manual driving licence and have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Oldbury, West Midlands, B69

Salary: around £40,000 with free hgv driver training and training to master tech level to your salary plus sign on bonus of £1500

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8-5 | 42 hours per week

Ref: 30800

Why Apply?

• - Monday to Friday day shifts
• - Overtime paid at 1.25x
• - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• - Birthday off
• - Structured technical training
• - Clear progression to Master Technician
• - Company pension scheme
• - Life Assurance at 3x salary
• - Virtual private GP access
• - Cycle to Work scheme
• - Service, maintain and repair HGVs and commercial vehicles
• - Diagnose mechanical, electrical and vehicle system faults
• - Carry out inspections and preventative maintenance
• - Prepare HGVs and commercial vehicles for annual MOT testing
• - Complete repairs to required safety and quality standards
• - Accurately complete workshop and maintenance documentation
• - Maintain high workshop and Health & Safety standards
• - Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent recognised heavy vehicle technical qualification
• - Previous experience as an HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician or LCV Technician
• - Strong servicing, repair and fault-finding experience
• - Full UK, Irish or EU Class C or CE manual driving licence
• - Right to work in the UK
• - Ability to successfully complete the required pre-employment screening process

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Billy Olivier – Octane Recruitment

Reference: 30800

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