HGV Technician in Durham)

Kemp Recruitment Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency is seeking a skilled HGV Technician to join their team in Durham. This role focuses on maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles while ensuring the highest standards in compliance with health and safety requirements. Candidates should have industry-recognized qualifications in heavy vehicle service and maintenance. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days annual leave plus an extra day for each year served

Attractive pensions

Performance-based support and development

Cycle to work scheme

HGV license & irtec training

PPE provided

Free eye tests

Free flu jabs

Healthy Minds service

Free parking

Qualifications

• Fully skilled with industry recognised qualifications in heavy vehicle service and maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicles, trailers, workshop plant and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repairs and modifications on the fleet of vehicles.
• Provide technical support from fault analysis through to pre-MOT prep and vehicle overhauls.

Skills

HGV licence Class 1

Industry recognised qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ Level Three)

Job description

HGV Technician

Shift: Monday-Friday Days - 40 Hours

Location: Durham

Salary: £42,178 - £20.27 per hour

Overtime paid at 1.5

About your new company

A well-established commercial vehicle repair centre with depots across the UK, they have a diverse fleet of vans, trailers, excavators and 44 tonne tankers with over 5,000 vehicles in their fleet. My client is an inspiring company to work for who invest heavily in their employees, ensuring a supportive and inclusive workforce. They have been well established for over 20 years, they are a secure company owned by 2 utilities and are now looking for a skilled HGV Technician to join their ever-growing team.

About your new HGV Technician role

You will carry out maintenance, repairs and modification work on the fleet of vehicles and trailers and provide technical support from fault analysis through to pre-MOT prep and full vehicle overhauls.

You will provide technical work to the highest standards in line with strict health and safety requirements for equipment, machines and tools.

You will have an in-depth knowledge of vehicles, trailers, workshop plant and equipment.

Responsibilities and Requirements

The successful HGV Technician will have:

• Hold an HGV licence Class 1 (desirable but not essential)
• Be fully skilled with industry recognised qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ Level Three) in heavy vehicle service, maintenance and repair

What you will receive

The successful HGV Technician will receive:

• Competitive salary
• 23 days annual leave plus an extra day for each year served capped at 29 days
• Attractive pensions
• Performance based support and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• HGV license & irtec training
• PPE provided
• Free eye tests
• Free flu jabs
• Healthy Minds service
• Free parking