HGV Technician

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + birthday day off

Share Save Scheme

Profit Related Pay

Pension Plan: up to 10%

Family Friendly policies

Employee Discounts

Volunteering Day

Life Assurance

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd are seeking an HGV Technician in Staines-upon-Thames on a Monday to Friday day shift. Salary is £50,000k per year, with a municipal workshop setting and a focus on high standards of vehicle maintenance and regulatory compliance.

In this role you will service and repair HGVs, perform inspections, use diagnostic tools and ensure accurate paperwork and fleet records. UK driving licence (class 2) and NVQ2/3 in HGV maintenance are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience working on heavy goods vehicles (HGV).
• UK driving licence with class 2.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in HGV maintenance and repair preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and repairs.
• Carry out inspections and checks using diagnostic tools.
• Maintain paperwork and fleet records.

Skills

HGV experience

Technical expertise

Driving licence

NVQ Level 2/3

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in HGV Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Job Role: HGV Technician

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shifts

Salary: £50,000k

Location: Staines-upon-Thames

What my client can offer you?

• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days, you also get to enjoy a day off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. You can also buy or sell up to a week's leave
• Share Save Scheme: Annually, you have the opportunity to buy shares in Paragon at a discounted rate
• Profit Related Pay: We share some of our annual profit with our eligible employees
• Pension Plan: We contribute up to 10% of your annual salary towards your pension
• Family Friendly policies: We offer enhanced parental pay and paid time off for fertility treatment
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, motoring and more
• Volunteering Day: Contribute to causes you care about with one volunteering day per year
• Life Assurance and Personal Accident Cover

Purpose of the role

The technician is responsible for carrying out all work to a high standard within this busy municipal workshop facility, ensuring adherence to vehicle maintenance and compliance regulations. The role will involve ensuring that all paperwork and Fleet management system is completed timely, accurately and to a high standard and to carrying out repairs, maintenance, servicing to vehicles as and when required.

As an HGV Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Routine Servicing and Repairs: Perform a variety of routine servicing, inspections, and subsequent repairs
• Visual and Operational Checks: Conduct checks to locate worn, dirty, or maladjusted parts
• Technical Inspections: Utilize technical manuals and diagnostic techniques to find and repair inoperable or defective machine parts, components, or systems using a range of test equipment
• Accident Damage Inspections: Undertake thorough inspections of accident-damaged machines and produce accurate reports to facilitate repair processes

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• HGV Experience: Previous experience working on a range of heavy goods vehicles
• Technical Expertise: Any previous HGV technician experience will be beneficial
• Driving Licence: A valid UK driving licence and class 2 licence
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 in HGV Maintenance and Repair (Preferred)

Reference: INDMM