HGV & Trailer Technician

Recruitment Helpline Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 55,104,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Company pension scheme

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

DIS Life Insurance (4x final salary)

Onsite parking

Ongoing training & development

HGV Licence

Forklift

IRTEC

Haldex

LOLER & weight testing

Tachograph training

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV/Trailer Technician to join their well-established workshop in Cardiff. The role is full-time and permanent with a salary up to £21 per hour and generous overtime opportunities.

Based at a busy workshop, you will inspect and repair vehicles, prepare for MOTs, weld and fabricate, perform diagnostics, and maintain a clean, safe work environment while working as part of a team. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and 5 years HGV experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Time-served technician with relevant HGV experience.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with tail lifts and double-deck trailers preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience with HGVs / plant / trailers.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle inspections and repairs.
• MOT preparation and testing.
• Welding and fabrication.
• Diagnostic work.
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area.
• Working efficiently under pressure as part of a team.
• Completing job records accurately and on time.
• Adhering to health & safety and company policies.

Skills

Time-served technician

HGV licence

Tail lifts

Double-deck trailers

NVQ Level 3

Five years HGV

Plant experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV/ Trailer Technician to join a well-established company!

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Up to £21.00 Per Hour, Depending on Experience with plenty of overtime on offer (Overtime paid at time and half & double time)

Location: Cardiff.

Shift pattern: 06:00-14:00 10:00-18:00 (Saturday mornings every other week)

About The Company:

The company provides workshop and mobile assistance to heavy good vehicles including trucks and trailers. With more than 19 years of experience in the industry, they are looking to bring on board new technicians who are looking for fresh challenge.

Job Role:

Based primarily at the busy commercial workshop, duties include

• Vehicle inspections and repairs
• MOT preparation and testing
• Welding and fabrication
• Diagnostic work
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area
• Working efficiently under pressure as part of a team
• Completing job records accurately and on time
• Adhering to all health & safety and company policies

Skills & Experience:

• Time-served technician essential
• HGV licence preferred (not essential)
• Experience with tail lifts and double-deck trailers preferred (training available)
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent ideal
• Minimum 5 years experience with HGVs / plant / trailers preferred

Benefits:

• Excellent salary
• Company pension scheme
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• DIS Life Insurance (4x final salary)
• Onsite parking
• Ongoing training & development including:
• HGV Licence
• Forklift
• IRTEC
• Haldex
• LOLER & weight testing
• Tachograph training

Why Join?

• Secure, stable employment
• Growing business with long-term contracts
• Modern workshop and equipment
• Training and progression opportunities

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

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