HGV Technician

Adecco; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Annual bonus

Overtime pay

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is recruiting a HGV Mechanic for our client in Stanford-le-Hope. Permanent contract, rotating shifts Mon-Fri 6am-3pm or 1pm-10pm with optional overtime on weekends.

On offer: OTE around £62,000 per year, plus £5,000 sign-on and £2,000 annual bonus, enhanced pension and private medical insurance. You will service and repair heavy goods vehicles, diagnose faults, and work as part of a team to keep the fleet road-ready.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems, trailers, plant and workshop equipment.
• Strong diagnostic skills with a safety-first mindset.
• Desirable: HGV C licence and ADR.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and repairs on heavy goods vehicles.
• Diagnose issues and implement safe, effective solutions.
• Collaborate with a team to keep fleet road-ready.
• Engage in ongoing training to enhance skills.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Team player

Communication

Organisation skills

Education

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Job Title: HGV Mechanic

Location: Stanford-le-Hope

Remuneration: OTE £62,000 per annum

Rotating Shifts: Monday to Friday 6am to 3pm/1pm to 10pm (Overtime available on weekends)

Contract Details: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough maintenance and repairs on heavy goods vehicles.
• Diagnosing vehicle issues and executing effective solutions with a safety-first mindset.
• Collaborating with a supportive team to ensure all vehicles are reliable and road-ready.
• Engaging in ongoing training to enhance your skills and qualifications.

Whats on offer

• Competitive Salary: First-year OTE circa £62,680, including base salary and overtime.
• Sign-On Bonus: £5,000 after a successful settling-in period.
• Annual Bonus: £2,000 to reward your contributions to our fleet safety and operations.
• Overtime Earnings: Regular opportunities to earn additional income, paid at 1.5x your hourly rate.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Private medical insurance, 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, and a pension scheme with matched contributions.

What you need

• Qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems, trailers, plant, and workshop equipment.
• Strong diagnostic skills with a safety-first mindset.
• Team player with good communication and organisation skills.
• Desirable: HGV C licence and ADR.

Why Join Us?

Our client values their HGV Mechanics as the heartbeat of their operations. Your expertise is crucial for ensuring that they provide safe and reliable service across the UK. You'll be part of a supportive team that celebrates achievements together and fosters camaraderie.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.