HGV Technician

Halo Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established vehicle rental company is seeking an HGV Technician to join their dedicated team in Salford. The role involves performing inspections, repairs, and testing of commercial vehicles, with competitive pay and opportunities for profit-sharing bonuses. The company offers a stable work environment and ongoing training, making this an attractive position for experienced technicians looking to grow in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Annual pay rises

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Regular overtime at time and a half

Death in Service Pay-out

Contributory Pension at 3%

Training & professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience working on HGVs.
• Time-served mechanics considered.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out inspection and service routines.
• Diagnosing faults and performing vehicle repairs.
• Reporting to the Workshop Manager.

Skills

HGV-Mechanical Qualifications

Fault Diagnosis

Knowledge of Cranes or Hydraulics

Education

NVQ Level 3

IRTEC Certification

City & Guilds

Job description

HGV Technician

Salford

Salary c£42,700.00 c£61,000.00 per annum

+

c£1,000.00 paid to you every 3 months ( profit-share bonus)

HGV TECHNICIAN DAYS/AFTERS

HOURS OF WORK

Alternating shifts

Week 1 07:00 to 15:30

Week 2 12:30 to 21:00

1 in 3 Saturday mornings 08:00 to 12:00 (paid at overtime rate)

OR

NIGHT SHIFT HGV TECHNICIAN

HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Thursday 8:30 pm to 7:00 am

Ideally you will have HGV-Mechanical Qualifications such as IRTEC, NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds, however time-served mechanics with at least five years experience working on HGVs will be considered

About the Company

The company is well established, having been in operation for nearly 70 years and they are specialists in commercial vehicle rental. Their Business has 5 rental depots, with fully equipped, modern maintenance workshops in the North and South of England. From these depots they operate in excess of 2000 vehicles (of which 1000 are above 3.5 tons).

Why should you apply for this HGV Mechanic position?

C£4,000.00 paid per annum on top of your existing wages!

Annual pay rises

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Regular overtime offered at time and a half & DOUBLE-TIME rate!

Approachable, professional management team

Job stability This is a cash-rich company that has been in operation for almost 70 years, and are industry leaders!

Death in Service Pay-out (Life Insurance) Annual Salary X 2 (after 12 months qualifying period) Contributory Pension at 3% effective immediately upon commencement of your employment Training & professional development opportunities, paid for by the company!

About the Role

The position of HGV Technician will involve being responsible for carrying out inspection and service routines and repairs and testing of vehicles in a professional and safe manner. The HGV Mechanic will be reporting to the Workshop Manager and will be able to investigate and diagnose faults, report findings and be able to carry out all repairs to the current manufacturers standards. It would be advantageous for you to have knowledge of cranes or hydraulics & experience working on tippers, tipper grabs or beaver tails, however these skills are not essential as full training will be given.

HGV MECHANIC DAYS/AFTERS SHIFT - SALARY BREAKDOWN:

40 hours @ £19.54 per hour (hours as above) = £781.60 per week x 52 weeks = £40,643.20 per annum

4 hours @ £29.31 per hour (08:00 12:00 1 in 3 Saturday mornings)= £1,993.08 per annum

Total Earnings = £42,636.28 per annum

+ Non-compulsory overtime available to boost your income:

£29.31 x 5 hours per week = £146.55 x 52 weeks = £7,3620.06 per annum

OR

£29.31 x 10 hours per week = £284.50 x 52 weeks= £15,241.20 per annum

Potential Earningsc£50,000.00 - £58,000.00 per annum

Additional overtime is sometimes available before 7:00 am & paid at double time = £39.08 per hour

NIGHT SHIFT HGV MECHANIC - SALARY BREAKDOWN:

40 hours @ £23.85 per hour (hours as above) = £954.00 per week x 52 weeks = £49,608.00 per annum

Total Earnings = £49,608.00 per annum

+ Non-compulsory overtime available to boost your income:

6 hours @ £35.78 per hour x 52 weeks= £11,161.80 per annum

Potential Earnings = £ 61,000.00 per annum

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