HGV Technician

Job Description

HGV Technician £16.24 per hour (first 40 hours) £24.36 per hour (for any hours over 40)Salary £35,435.68 per annum40 hour week + 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (x 4 hours)You must only apply if you have relevant HGV Mechanical Qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3The company is well established, having been in operation for over 60 years and they are specialists in commercial vehicle rental. Their Business has 6 rental depots, with fully equipped, modern maintenance workshops in the North and South of England. Fromthese depots they operate in excess of 2000 vehicles (of which 1000 are above 3.5 tons).The role of HGV Technician will involve being responsible for carrying out inspection and service routines and repairs and testing of vehicles in a professional and safe manner. The HGV Mechanic will be reporting to the Workshop Manager and will be ableto investigate and diagnose faults, report findings and be able to carry out all repairs to the current manufacturers standards.It would be advantageous for you to possess these skills but not essential as training will be given:

• Knowledge of cranes or hydraulics
• Experience working on tippers, tipper grabs or beaver tails
• Knowledge of latest diagnostic systems
• Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) HGV License (Car License Holders will also be considered)

Our client very much prides itself on the standards of service. As a HGV Mechanic, you will be able to carry out all repairs to the highest standards and with the most effective use of time.We are looking for a team player to fill this role who will be flexible and able to work to tight deadlines. You must have previous HGV technical experience and be able to adopt a hands-on approach to all aspects of the role to ensure continued high levelsof work are carried out right first time.Hours of work: Week 1 Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon to Fri (with 30 mins unpaid lunch break)Week 2 Shift: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm Mon to Thurs and Fri 11:30 am to 8:00 pm (with 30 mins unpaid lunch break)AND (working one in every three Saturday mornings 8:00 am- 12:00 pm at time and a half pay rate £24.36 per hourAdditional Info:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in Service payout (Life Insurance) : two times annual salary
• Free parking
• In walking distance of local amenities 5 minute drive to shopping complex

Additional overtime is sometimes available on top of the hours above and any hours worked before 7:00 am are at double time - £32.48 per hour.