Job Title HGV Technician Location Barnsley, S71 3LJ GB (Main) Job Description Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation. At Gist, we don't just keep fleets moving - we keep careers growing. Behind that success is our team of highly skilled HGV Technicians, whose expertise ensures our vehicles are safe, reliable, and operating at peak performance every single day. We're looking for talented HGV Technicians to maintain, diagnose, and repair our modern, well-invested fleet to the highest industry standards, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is an opportunity to work with the latest technology, develop your technical skills, and be part of a supportive team where quality, safety, and continuous improvement come first. SHIFT PATTERN & LOCATION We're recruiting a HGV Technician at our site in Barnsley on a: Any 5 over 7 day rota 40 hours a week Working between the hours of 6am and 10pm on a rotating day and back shift HOURLY RATE & BENEFITS Base rate between £18.47 - £22.30 depending on skills and experience Tool allowance & Toolbox Insurance 20% M&S discount across food, fashion, and furniture 20 days holiday + bank holidays (rises with service) Pension scheme & life assurance Healthcare cash plan Cycle to work scheme Discounts at major retailers and restaurants Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support Full induction and ongoing development opportunities WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING As a HGV Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring our fleet runs safely, efficiently, and on time. As part of your role, you'll: Keep our HGVs and trailers performing at their best through expert servicing and maintenance that meets the highest safety and performance standards Use your technical expertise to accurately diagnose and repair a wide range of electrical and mechanical faults Respond to breakdowns and reactive maintenance with confidence, delivering effective first-time fixes that keep operations moving Work to manufacturer guidelines, using the latest technology and best practices to maintain a reliable, efficient modern fleet Maintain clear, accurate records of all work completed, supporting compliance, quality, and continuous improvement WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Ideally, you'll have: NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance HGV experience in a fast-paced environment Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills Class 1 license is desirable, but if you don't have it, we will support with this WHY JOIN GIST? Working in partnership with M&S, we're helping shape the future of retail logistics - and we want great people to be part of that journey.
