Skilled HGV Technician (Nights)

H.W. Martin Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days inclusive of bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Company pension

Technical training provided

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

H W Martin Fleet Maintenance Ltd is seeking a skilled HGV Technician to join the night shift team. You will diagnose, repair and maintain a varied fleet of commercial vehicles to ensure fast road return times.

The role requires City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent apprenticeship, with the ability to work to high standards and stay up-to-date with the latest repair techniques. Overtime is paid at enhanced rates, plus a pension, EAP, and life assurance.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification required.
• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Able to work to the highest standards.
• Fully conversant with the latest repair and maintenance techniques for commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HGVs using diagnostic computers and choose the right repair techniques.
• Maintain and repair vehicles and components independently.
• Carry out inspections (MOT, tachograph, etc.).
• Provide guidance and mentoring for less experienced technicians.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Apprenticeship

High standards

HGV maintenance

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Recognised apprenticeship

Job description

H W Martin Fleet Maintenance Ltd

Job title:

Skilled HGV Technician (Nights)

Location:

Blackwell, Derbyshire (J28, M1)

Salary:

Depending on skill and experience an hourly rate of £23.80 – £29.50 per hour resulting in a competitive basic annual salary between £51,979 – £64,427 per annum, if you work overtime you will be paid at time and a half

Hours:

Working on a four on four off shift pattern between 18:00 – 06:00 ( Equivalent to 3 and a half days worked weekly)

Additional benefits:

• 23 days inclusive of bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance

Contract Type:

Full-time, Permanent

About the H W Martin Group:

From the first local fencing contracts of the 1970's to the multi discipline national contracts of today is a journey throughout which we have always strived to exceed our client's expectations. We have a trained and certificated workforce of over 1,000 who deliver works and support services from design, through to build and onward maintenance for the transport and waste recycling infrastructure of the UK. With 16 operations centres from Kent to North Lanarkshire, together with our central head office facility in Derbyshire, we provide a truly national coverage. The Martin Group are established and very financially secure. We pride ourselves on our people and have many long serving employees. The H W Martin Group are committed to building a first-class talented workforce, so that we can offer the very best service to our customers.

The Opportunity:

We are currently looking for a fully skilled HGV Technician to join our amazing and friendly nightshift team to make sure that the best vehicles are back on the road as fast as possible when they require maintenance. You'll use the most advanced workshop systems with state-of-the-art technology. If you enjoy taking on responsibility, then we'll give you the freedom to perform diagnostics and to decide how to carry out maintenance and repairs.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for fast and accurate diagnoses using diagnostic computers and for choosing the right repair techniques.
• Working independently to maintain and repair vehicles and components.
• Carrying out a range of inspections (MOT, tacho, etc.).
• Providing support and daily mentoring for less experienced technicians.
• Carrying out final checks on work that has been completed.

What we are looking for:

• City & Guilds or a NVQ Level 3 qualification
• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or with equivalent experience
• Able to work to the highest standards
• Fully conversant with the latest repair and maintenance techniques for commercial vehicles and MOT preparation, working on our own varied vehicle fleet plus customers vehicles

The benefits:

• Secure employment working for a long established, successful, expanding Company
• Good rates of pay with opportunities for overtime at enhanced rates
• Opportunity to join the Company pension scheme
• Technical training provided
• Working as part of a great team culture

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons.