At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair HGV trucks and trailers in a modern workshop environment.
- Company: Join JG Pears, a family-run business leading in the animal by-products sector.
- Benefits: Earn up to £27.00 per hour, plus bonuses and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive workplace with health resources and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a team making a real impact in the move to net zero.
- Qualifications: Must be a fully qualified HGV Technician with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 24 - 24 £ per hour.
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.
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)
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)
- Paid breaks
- Company pension scheme (employer contribution 3%, employee contribution 5%)
- Company sick pay scheme
- Life assurance
- 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)
You will 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
- Working safely and effectively within a busy workshop environment
Qualifications:
- 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
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.
Senior HGV Technician in Newark on Trent employer: JG PEARS
At JG Pears, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking family business that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. Located in Low Marnham, our 24/7 operation offers competitive pay, generous benefits including a retention bonus and a company pension scheme, and opportunities for personal growth through hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. Join us to be part of an innovative team driving the future of sustainable practices in the animal by-products sector.
