HGV Technician – Full Time – Staines

Catering; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + birthday leave

Share Save Scheme

Profit Related Pay

Pension up to 10%

Family friendly policies

Employee discounts

Volunteering day

Life Assurance & Personal Accident

Job summary

Catering in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to perform routine servicing, diagnostics and repairs in a busy municipal workshop. You will ensure paperwork and fleet systems are updated accurately and on time, and carry out maintenance to required standards.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence (and class 2), NVQ Level 2/3 in HGV Maintenance and Repair preferred, with day shifts Monday to Friday. Salary £50,000–£60,000 per year, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• HGV experience on a range of vehicles.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in HGV Maintenance and Repair preferred.
• Valid UK driving licence, class 2.

Responsibilities

• Routine servicing and repairs on HGVs.
• Visual checks and inspections to locate wear or faults.
• Use manuals/diagnostics to identify and repair faulty parts.
• Complete documentation in Fleet management system accurately.

Skills

HGV experience

Technical expertise

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in HGV Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Fleet management system

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 Years Eve. You can also buy or sell up to a weeks 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

Salary: £50000 – £60000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Staines