HGV Technician in Gateshead)

Kemp Recruitment Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to maintain their fleet of vehicles in Gateshead. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £20.85 and great benefits, including 26 days of annual leave, generous pension scheme, and flexible working policies. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and experience in fault diagnosis and mechanical repairs.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Access to education and development opportunities

Flexible working policies

Employee health/wellbeing assistance programme

Free on-site parking and gym

Qualifications

• Proven experience in diagnosing and rectifying faults in electrical/electronic systems.
• Ability to fabricate basic components using metal and wood.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance of the fleet of appliances, light vans, and cars.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs on reported defects.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical repairs

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Education

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Overview

HGV Technician

Shift: Monday-Friday Days -37.5 hours -£20.85 per hour – Market Leading Benefits

Location: Gateshead

Salary: £40,658 - £20.85 per hour

About your new company

We are working with one of the UK`s leading Emergency Services who are looking to recruit an experienced HGV Technician to look after their fleet of HGV`s. They offer an excellent work/life balance, market leading benefits and a great hourly rate as well as a guaranteed stream of constant work.

About your new HGV Technician role

• Undertake maintenance of the Services fleet of appliances, light vans, cars and marine craft.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs on any reported defects.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT.

Qualifications

• A time served and qualified engineer with relevant qualifications, minimum of level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
• Proven experience in a work environment of diagnosing and rectifying faults including those present in electrical/electronic systems fitted to modern vehicles and plant.
• Ability to undertake all types of mechanical repairs including hydraulics, diesel and petrol engines, automatic transmissions, retarders, full air braking systems, ABS and traction control systems
• Ability to fabricate basic components using a variety of materials, including metal and wood.
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Ability to work consistently and to deadlines whilst producing good quality work.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme
• Access to a range of education and development opportunities
• Access to free eye tests
• Flexible working policies
• Flexi-time
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• High street and online discounts
• Up to 52 weeks maternity leave
• 2 weeks paid paternity leave
• Active Inclusion Networks
• Employee health / wellbeing assistance programme
• Free on-site parking and gym
• Canteen facilities
• Paid leave for public duties

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