Mechanic

Arden Wood Shaving; Bradnock's Marsh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading livestock bedding supplier is seeking an HGV technician to repair and maintain its fleet of vehicles. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics or equivalent experience. The position offers a competitive hourly rate with opportunities for overtime and benefits such as annual leave and access to training resources.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave

Company van

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on retail

Qualifications

• Either an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics or 4 years experience as a minimum.
• Good awareness of safe working practices / Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain a fleet of HGVs and trailers.
• Conduct PPM and fault finding on HGV/LGV units and trailers.
• Perform inspections and repairs on trailers.

Skills

HGV Motor Mechanics

Health & Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics

Job description

Overview

Ready to find the right role for you?

Location: Solihull, B92 0LP

This facility is one of the largest livestock bedding suppliers in the country with over 40 years of experience in producing and supplying a range of high-quality animal bedding.

What we can offer you

• Salary: £44,600 basic
• Plus regular overtime and including the alternative Saturdays = up to £64,000
• Occasional Sundays and bank holidays when needed - paid at £27.84ph
• Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm
• Alternative Saturdays 7am - 12pm
• Exclusive use of Company van
• 20 days of annual leave increasing by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of 25 days
• Access to our people's pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What you will do

You will be working alongside other technicians to repair and maintain a fleet of HGVs and trailers, working out of the vehicle maintenance workshop.

We are excited to announce that our new workshop facility will be constructed in 2026, featuring a professional service pit that will significantly improve our maintenance capabilities and service quality.

Duties

• Currently our trailer inspections and repairs are conducted at ground level - this will be changed with our new upcoming workshop pit.
• Carry out PPM and/or fault finding on HGV/LGV units and trailers
• Moffat inspections and repairs
• Hydraulic works on multiple types of units / trailers
• Electrical works on multiple types of units / trailers
• Work on bespoke “blower” trailers (including blowing equipment)
• Fault-finding and brake testing/braking systems
• Pre LOLER inspections to fleet, where applicable
• Some aspects of welding and fabricating
• Attend off-site breakdowns

What we are looking for

Essential:

• Either an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics or 4 years experience as a minimum
• Good awareness of safe working practices / Health & Safety

Desirable:

• IRTEK qualification
• HGV licence
• Autoelectric qualification
• Hydraulic qualification or experience

Remuneration

• £18.56 per hour for first 45 hours worked
• £23.20 per hour for hours worked over 45 hours
• £27.84 per hour Sundays and BH working (if required)
• Range of Veolia employee benefits
• Exclusive use of Company van