Senior HGV Mechanic

JG Pears Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 68,770,000 - 77,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Occupational health

24/7 GP and Mental Health Support

Wellbeing and Nutrition Programmes

JG Pears Rewards

Job summary

JG Pears Group is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to join our team at Low Marnham, Nottingham. You’ll service and repair a mixed fleet from major brands in a well-equipped workshop, with shift options including days/afters or nights and overtime after contracted hours.

The role requires a fully qualified HGV Technician with City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and proven experience in commercial vehicle workshop environments. Own transport is essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified HGV Technician with City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing HGV trucks and trailers.
• Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV trucks and trailers.
• Prepare vehicles for DVSA MOTs and ensure full DVSA compliance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
• Work safely and efficiently within a busy workshop.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Diagnostics

Team player

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

JG Pears is a fourth-generation family business that grew from a livestock farm near Penistone into one of the largest names in the UK's animal by-products sector. The site at Low Marnham sits close to the Group's wider investment in the area, including a joint venture at neighbouring High Marnham building a hydrogen production facility as part of the UK's move to net zero.

We're looking for an experienced, fully skilled HGV Mechanic to join the team, working across a mixed fleet from leading manufacturers including Scania, Volvo and DAF, in a well-maintained, up-to-date workshop.

• Salary: £24.00 per hour (Days/Afters) or £27.00 per hour (Nights), paid monthly, plus overtime at time and a quarter after contracted hours
• Location: Low Marnham, Nottingham, NG23 6SP
• Working pattern: Days/Afters or Nights (full shift details below)

Shifts Available

• Days/Afters (2 roles): rotating shifts, 6:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 10:00pm, average 40-hour week, £24.00 per hour (approx. £49,920 per year based on a 40-hour week + overtime)
• Nights (2 roles): Monday to Friday, 10:00pm to 6:00am, average 40-hour week, £27.00 per hour (approx. £56,160 per year based on a 40-hour week + overtime)

Core Benefits

• Retention bonus after a qualifying period
• £10.00 per shift for each afters shift worked
• 100% MOT pass rate bonuses
• 28 days holiday entitlement (pro-rata)
• Company pension scheme (employer contribution 3% Employee contribution 5%)

About the Role

You'll get a varied workload across trucks and trailers from Scania, Volvo and DAF, working in a well-equipped workshop with room to build up your skills over time.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV trucks and trailers
• Conducting thorough safety inspections and MOT preparation to ensure full DVSA compliance
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults on trucks and trailers
• Completing all work efficiently and to a high standard, maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Working safely and effectively within a busy workshop environment

What You'll Bring

• Fully qualified HGV Technician with a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing HGV trucks and trailers in a commercial vehicle workshop
• Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality and compliance standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Benefits & Perks

• Life assurance
• Occupational health
• 24/7 GP and Mental Health Support, Wellbeing and Nutrition Programmes, Second Medical Opinion, Health Resources, Emotional Wellbeing App, Smoking Cessation Support and Bereavement Counselling
• JG Pears Rewards (retail, restaurant and gym discounts)

Additional Information

This is a fully skilled HGV Technician role. Applicants must be qualified and experienced in maintaining and repairing HGV trucks and trailers — candidates with only car or light vehicle experience, or without the relevant HGV qualifications, won't be suitable for this one.

Additional Information

Due to the site's location, own transport is essential.

Hours

Days/Afters (2 roles): rotating shifts, 6:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 10:00pm, average 40-hour week