At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and service a modern fleet of HGVs, ensuring top performance and safety.
- Company: Join Translift Freight, part of the innovative Plasmor Group.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 27 days holiday, and free life insurance.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for overtime and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a thriving workshop and make a real impact in the transport industry.
- Qualifications: HGV Technician experience preferred; HGV licence is a bonus.
The predicted salary is between 20.18 - 20.18 £ per hour.
Translift Freight, part of the Plasmor Group of Companies, is looking to hire a HGV Technician to carry out servicing and defects of its fleet based in Knottingley. Translift Freight operates a modern fleet of crane-off-load vehicles delivering goods to builders merchants and house builders throughout the UK. We also have a tipper fleet delivering hundreds of thousands of tonnes of aggregates per annum into the Plasmor manufacturing plants around the country.
As a motivated and enthusiastic HGV Technician / HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic, you will form an important part of the business, ensuring our vehicles and plant equipment are serviced, MOT'd and working to the manufacturers' specifications. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving workshop and be part of a forward-thinking company.
The role will involve:
- Routine vehicle maintenance to VOSA standards
- Preparation and presentation of vehicles and trailers for MOT inspection
- Diagnosing of vehicles using diagnostic equipment
- Good housekeeping and H&S requirements
- Ensure all paperwork is completed
HGV licence is an advantage.
To work 9 hour shifts, Monday to Friday (6am to 3pm and 3pm to midnight) + Saturday morning 6am to midday every 2nd weekend. A degree of physical activity is intrinsic within this role, including manual handling of large machinery parts/components and other equipment, negotiating steps/ladders/vertical ladders, accessing and working within below ground maintenance pits, accessing various areas of road/rail vehicles/wagons, and the use of hand/pneumatic tools. There is also a requirement to wear items of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Competitive salary: £20.18 per hour
Benefits include:
- 27 days holiday
- Free onsite parking
- Free life insurance
- Overtime rates for all extra hours worked
- All breaks paid
- Overalls and all PPE including boots provided
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £50,369.28 per year
Benefits: Company pension, Free parking, Life insurance, On-site parking, Sick pay
Work Location: In person
HGV Mechanic employer: Translift Freight
Translift Freight, part of the Plasmor Group, is an excellent employer for HGV Technicians seeking a rewarding career in a dynamic environment. With a modern fleet and a commitment to employee growth, we offer competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and comprehensive benefits including free life insurance and paid breaks. Join our forward-thinking team in Knottingley, where your skills will be valued and your contributions will make a real impact.
