HGV Technician (Glasgow) Day/Back shift

Zenith Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HGV Technician to join their dedicated team in Glasgow. In this role, you will perform maintenance and repair on a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring the highest standards of service. With a competitive salary starting at £18.55 per hour and opportunities for overtime, this position offers a supportive work environment and numerous benefits including enhanced leave and pension contributions. If you're passionate about vehicle maintenance and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + birthday off

Employer pension contribution

Critical illness cover

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave

Employee assistance programme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience working with HGV (Trucks & Trailers).
• Full, valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine service, maintenance, and repair on HGVs, trucks, and trailers.
• Diagnose faults and efficiently rectify issues.
• Maintain accurate records using online systems.

Skills

HGV Repair & Maintenance

Diagnostic Skills

Basic IT Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV Repair & Maintenance

Job description

Are you an experienced HGV Technician with a passion for working on a diverse fleet of vehicles? We're looking for a skilled professional to join our dedicated team at our workshop in Glasgow.

Shift pattern: Monday – Friday Day/Back shift 6am - 3.30pm / 1pm - 10.30pm (Friday backshift 9.30am -7pm) ( 2 weeks early one week back), every 3rd Saturday 6am -2pm.

Since 1989 our customers have trusted us to keep them moving. Over the last 35 years we've built incredible teams, products and services that allow us serve our valued customers in the best way, no matter what their transport needs.

Our specialist teams manage more than 51,000 commercial vehicles and specialist assets, our market-leading technology enables us to maximise fleet availability, control costs and ensure compliance. With an in-house a team of 120+ Mobile Service Technicians across the UK, a specialist workshop in Glasgow and a 3,000 strong third-party repair network, we can optimise fleet performance for our customers.

We are the industry leader in double-deck trailer maintenance. Our Glasgow Workshop provides specialised maintenance and repair services and work with manufacturers for approved accreditation and certification. As a HGV Technician, you'll be responsible for the service, maintenance, and repair of a mixed fleet of vehicles, with 90% truck work and 10% trailer work. Working in a clean, warm and well-maintained environment.

What you'll be doing

• Perform routine service, maintenance, and repair on HGVs, trucks, and trailers.
• Carry out inspections and complete MOT prep and presentation.
• Diagnose faults and efficiently rectify issues.
• Maintain accurate records, including job cards and service sheets, using online systems.
• Prioritise tasks to ensure quality service without sacrificing efficiency.
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard with a focus on “Right First Time.”

What you'll bring

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in HGV Repair & Maintenance.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience working with HGV (Trucks & Trailers)
• Full, valid driving licence.
• Basic IT skills are beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Motivated, with a keen eye for detail and an ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

Reward

• Rates start at £18.55 per hour, increase with IRTEC & Double Deck certifications)
• Monday - Friday Day/Back shift & every 3rd Saturday (6am - 2pm) 47.5 hours per week
• Overtime opportunity paid at 1.5x for over 45 hours and Saturdays and 2x on Sundays and Bank Holidays (plus time back in lieu when working a bank holiday)
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• 20 days annual leave + your birthday off (annual leave increases with service)
• Employer pension contribution
• Critical illness cover
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave
• Employee assistance programme

If you're looking for a role that offers both a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a well-equipped, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with us.

We want to positively encourage differences in Zenith and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Zenith is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

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