Plant and HGV Technician

Rygor Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle services company in Swindon is seeking an experienced Plant Technician with HGV experience for a variety of maintenance and repair tasks. The ideal candidate will possess Level 3 qualifications in plant and HGV maintenance and have a strong technical background. This role offers benefits such as an auto-enrolment pension and a day off on your birthday, ensuring a rewarding work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment pension

A day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to wellness programme

Annual appraisals and progression opportunities

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Industry qualifications for HGV and plant machinery repair and maintenance.
• Relevant licenses to drive HGVs and plant machinery.
• Previous experience as a plant and HGV technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs to plant machinery and heavy goods vehicles.
• Carry out inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain inventory in the service vehicle.

Skills

HGV experience

Plant machinery repair

Computer literate

Education

Minimum Level 3 industry qualifications

Job description

Plant Technician

Swindon

40 hours a week

Your Role

At Rygor Plant we are looking for an experienced Plant Technician who also has HGV experience and relevant qualifications.

Being part of Team Rygor is about being experts in what we do. We are committed to investing in your career and skill set, so when you join our technical team you will benefit from manufacturer training, H&S elearnings and in‑person training.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor repairs to plant machinery and heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles as required.
• Carry out PDI works and attachment set‑up on plant machinery.
• Mobile repair and maintenance of plant machinery.
• Perform regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services according to machine hrs and schedules.
• Maintain inventory in the service vehicle and keep it clean from oil spills and dust.
• Work with other departments, including the sales team to ensure a quality and reliable service level is provided to customers.
• Help diagnose and plan repairs for machines and vehicles.
• Maintain records of machines and vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
• Complete relevant documentation and paperwork as required and provide warranty claims according to manufacturer requirements or escalating them to higher management.
• Provide in‑house training to recruits and trainees as required.
• Carry out your role with quality, compliance and health and safety always at the forefront of what you do.

Qualifications

• Industry qualifications for both HGV repair and maintenance and plant machinery repair and maintenance to a minimum of Level 3.
• Relevant licenses to drive, test and use HGVs and plant machinery.
• Previous working experience as a plant and HGV technician with a strong technical background.
• Computer literate and confident using technology.

Benefits

• Auto‑enrolment pension.
• A day off for your birthday.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second medical opinion).
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual Rygor Group Awards.
• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
• Manufacturer training and access to our in‑house training hub.
• Long service recognition.
• Branded uniform.
• 20 days of annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays.

About Rygor Plant

Rygor Plant is Rygor Group’s newest division, representing the launch of our new partnership with XCMG UK, as the manufacturer’s largest UK dealer.

XCMG is the third largest construction equipment manufacturer in the world, and we are proud to be their chosen partner for sales and aftersales, as they bring their product to the UK market.

Rygor Group has multiple industry and network awards under our belt and provides exceptional customer service. We are officially a Great Place to Work for three years on the run, meaning we really do have a great company culture which embodies our values of Rewarding, Reliable and Respectful.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

At Rygor, we’re committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are an award‑winning community of professionals from all walks of life, and we believe our unique qualities should be celebrated. It’s essential to us that you bring your authentic self to work every single day, no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise.

Hiring Process

• We shortlist CVs online, so make sure to include information about yourself that makes you stand out.
• A short screening call with our hiring manager or a member of our people team.
• Come to site and meet the team, have a tour, and let’s have a chat so we can get to know each other better.
• If your application is successful, we’ll be excited to make you an offer.