HGV Technician

Muller Dairy; Park Central; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme matching 4%

Life assurance 2x salary

Rewards platform access

Uniform provided

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Mller UK & Ireland is hiring an HGV Technician for the Transport Department at the Market Drayton Depot. The role involves servicing and repairing a modern fleet to meet legal and company standards, with a strong focus on safety and efficient operations.

The position offers full-time permanency, a 47.5-hour week across 5 days, and pay at £20.84 per hour plus overtime premiums. Benefits include holiday, pension, life assurance, and various employee perks.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Part 2 and 3 / BTEC / IMI in motor vehicle management or equivalent practical experience.
• Commercial experience on HGVs is essential.
• Class C+E licence preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain the HGV fleet.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and transport to test centre.
• Record vehicle defects and maintain accurate records of work carried out on each vehicle.
• Repair minor accident damage.
• Carry out fault diagnosis.
• Prioritise safety in all tasks.

Skills

Commercial experience on HGVs

Teamwork

Time management

Safe working practices

Education

City & Guilds Part 2 & 3 / BTEC / IMI in motor vehicle management

Job description

Company description:

Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller 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 Mller brand is in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job description:

We are currently looking to recruit for a HGV Technician to join our Transport Department at our Market Drayton Depot within our Mller 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: Market DraytonDepot
• Contract:Full Time / Permanent
• Shift Patterns: 5 out of 7 days (47.5 hours per week)
• Rate of Pay:£20.84per hour
• Premiums:
  • Overtime rate - 1.125x hourly rate
  • Saturday - 1.125x hourly rate
  • Sundays and bank holidays - 1.5x hourly rate.
  • Unsociable (6pm 4am) 14.25% hourly rate

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 HGVs 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 hours 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 Mller money, health and lifestyle benefits, Company pension, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, home technology and cycle to work.
• Access the Mller 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

At Mller, were committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they dont meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - were happy to support you.