HGV Technician
Shift: Tuesday to Friday Nights 9.30pm-7am
Hours: 36 hours per week
Rate: £20.35 per hour
Location: Washington
Overtime: Paid at enhanced rates
About your new company
My client is a well-established and highly respected transport business with a large commercial vehicle fleet. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an experienced HGV Technician to join their busy workshop in Washington. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HGV Technician looking for a four-night working week, overtime opportunities and a long-term position with a stable employer.
About your new HGV Technician role
As an HGV Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a varied fleet of commercial vehicles, ensuring all vehicles are kept safe, reliable and fully roadworthy.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Working as part of a skilled team of HGV Technicians
- Carrying out all aspects of HGV vehicle maintenance and repair
- Vehicle inspections and defect diagnosis
- General servicing and preventative maintenance
- Reactive maintenance and repairs
- Fault finding and diagnostics
- MOT preparation and presentation
- Correction of running defects
- Breakdown recovery and roadside repairs when required
- Engine and gearbox repairs and overhauls
- Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard
- Working independently and using your own initiative when required
What the successful HGV Technician will have
- A minimum of 3–5 years' post-qualification HGV experience
- In-depth knowledge of HGVs and commercial vehicles
- Recognised qualification such as NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or Time-served HGV Technicians will also be considered
- Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage your own workload
- A reliable, professional and hardworking attitude
- Class 1 HGV Licence desirable but not essential
The successful HGV Technician will receive
- Tuesday to Friday night shift
- 36-hour working week
- Overtime paid at enhanced rates
- First-Time MOT Pass Bonus Scheme
- Paid standby/on-call allowance
- 22.5 days annual leave to start, pro-rata
- NEST pension scheme
- Death in Service Benefit Scheme
- Long-term permanent position
- Excellent opportunity for career development
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