At WM Armstrong, we pride ourselves on our safe working environment, our excellent culture of teamwork and our strong family values.
We are currently looking for a HGV Technician to join our Armstrong Vehicle Centre team at our Longtown depot, previously known as Cumbria Trucks Centre.
In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out mechanical and electrical repairs, servicing and maintaining modern and varied vehicles, including cars, vans, commercial vehicles including HGV's /LGV's and trailers.
Key Responsibilities
Provide top quality service to our customers
Maintain a wide range of vehicles
Carry out servicing, mechanical and electrical repairs, preventative maintenance to customer vehicles.
Carry out diagnostics and ensure vehicle repaired in compliance with company and legislative requirements.
Communicate with internal stakeholders and external customers daily.
Remain up to date, as relevant, with the latest vehicle technology, DVSA inspection standards, changes in MOT legislation and working practices.
Requirements
Relevant certifications or qualifications in mechanical engineering would be advantageous but not essential.
Previous experience in a similar role preferred
Excellent Communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
UK driving licence essential
Class 1 or Class 2 licence preferable
What We Offer
Competitive pay of £20.60 per hour
Overtime rates, outside of contractual hours, paid at 1.5x or 2x basic rate
On call allowance of £100 per week, with minimum call out and hours paid
42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, working dayshift and backshift hours, with Saturday mornings based on a rota.
Ongoing training and development opportunities
30 days annual leave, with additional days awarded each year up to a maximum of 33
Supportive and experienced team environment
Stable employment within a well-established business
Life insurance
Medicash benefit scheme
Training and development support
We would also invite applications from anyone who is currently working their way towards full qualifications, we can consider how we can support you with your training and ensure you get competitive rates of pay during your training, getting you on to the full rates as soon as possible.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Button now.
As part of our commitment to safety and wellbeing, applicants will be asked to complete a routine drug and alcohol test during the interview and assessment process.
_If you have not received a response from us within four weeks of submitting your application to us, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion as unfortunately, we are not able to respond to all candidate applications as we would wish. We reserve the right to close vacancies at any time once we have received sufficient applications, we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment._
Pay: £20.60 per hour
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Life insurance
On-site parking
Application question(s):
Do you have any previous experience of working as a Vehicle Technician?
Do you have the relevant certifications/qualifications in mechanical engineering or are you working towards them?
Work Location: In person
