Company Description
Following years of accelerated growth Culina is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.
We are now recruiting for a HGV Technicians to join our team on a Full time and permanent basis.
Job Description
Salary: £46,524 Basic Salary + Shift Premiums
4 on 4 off Shift Pattern
Days: 06:00 - 18:00
Nights: 18:00 - 06:00
We are looking for a skilled and motivated HGV Technician to join our workshop team. You'll be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing a diverse fleet of commercial vehicles and trailers, ensuring they remain safe, compliant, and operational.
Working within a modern workshop environment, you'll play a key role in supporting the reliability of one of the UK's leading logistics fleets.
Salary & Enhanced Payments
Basic Salary: £46,524 per annum
Additional premium payments include:
- Premium
- Rate
- 18:00 - 23:59- £1.55 per hour
- 00:00 - 06:00- £3.10 per hour
- Saturday & Sunday Working- £1.55 per hour
Key Responsibilities
- Service, inspect, maintain, and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles and trailers.
- Carry out electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic fault diagnosis and repairs.
- Overhaul electrical equipment and components.
- Prepare vehicles and trailers for MOT testing.
- Undertake welding and fabrication activities.
- Operate machine tools and workshop equipment safely and effectively.
- Order parts and support stores management activities.
- Accurately record work completed and labour times.
- Support Apprentice Technicians and other workshop team members.
- Inspect and repair workshop equipment as required.
- Maintain high standards of workshop housekeeping and health & safety.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with company policies, compliance standards, and industry regulations.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 HGV Vehicle Maintenance qualification (Level 2 with relevant experience and time served will also be considered)
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer-focused approach
- Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and to a high standard
- Self-motivated, hardworking, and productive technician
- Ability to undertake all aspects of servicing, maintenance, and repair
Desirable
- Category C+E Licence
- Diagnostic qualifications and experience
- Previous fleet maintenance experience
Additional Information
- Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement.
- Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
- Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
- Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
- Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
- Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
HGV Technician in Bridgwater employer: Culina
Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is an exceptional employer located in Chorley, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises efficiency and teamwork. With competitive salaries and a commitment to employee development, we foster a culture where staff can thrive and grow within the logistics sector. Join us for a rewarding career where your contributions directly impact our success and customer satisfaction.
