Mobile HGV Fitter

Driver Hire Borders; Erith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in recycling seeks a skilled HGV Fitter/Technician to maintain and repair heavy goods vehicles. The ideal candidate will ensure vehicles are compliant and safe while benefitting from attractive pay and excellent perks in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Wellbeing Scheme through Health Shield

Employee Support including Life Assurance

Financial Wellbeing Support

Online savings with major retailers

Qualifications

• Fully qualified HGV Technician required.
• Full driving license needed; Class 1 or 2 licence a plus.
• Strong understanding of heavy goods vehicle maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle repairs and servicing.
• Perform welding tasks and attend breakdowns.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately.

Skills

Welding

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level Three or equivalent

Job description

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Package Description:

- Attractive pay rates + Increased overtime rates

- Plus great benefits such as:
• Bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus each year you will have the option to buy and sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Wellbeing Scheme, provided through Health Shield, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatment
• Employee Support to include Life Assurance and critical illness pay
• 24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme and Financial Wellbeing Support – access to affordable loans, savings accounts, advanced earned pay, and financial education via salary finance
• Online savings- major retailers, utilities, entertainment plus many more!


About our opportunity

We are seeking a skilled HGV Fitter / Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintaining and repairing heavy goods vehicles, ensuring they are safe, reliable, and fully compliant with legal standards. You will be working in a dynamic environment with ongoing opportunities for training and development to reach your full potential.

What you will be doing

• Conduct morning on-site vehicle clinics to identify and address vehicle issues
• Perform general servicing and repairs of HGVs
• Welding tasks, including repairs to skips and RO/RO containers
• Attend non R&M breakdowns within a 40-mile radius and complete necessary repairs
• Diagnose and correct vehicle defects
• Assist in minor MOT preparation and presentation of vehicles
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork for work carried out
• Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations and ensure safe working practices are followed
• Work effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate flexibility when needed
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Key Deliverables
• High-quality maintenance and repair work on HGVs
• Efficient resolution of breakdowns within the designated area
• Compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Accurate and timely completion of paperwork
About you
• Must be a fully qualified HGV Technician (City & Guilds / NVQ Level Three or equivalent)
• Full driving licence is required; holding a Class 1 or 2 commercial licence would be an advantage
• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance and repair
• Proficiency in welding and MOT preparation
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines


Who we are:

‘Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’

At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:

‘The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’

‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’

‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’

‘‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’

If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply.

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