HGV Technician
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £16.24 – £24.36/hour
HGV Technician
£16.24 per hour (first 40 hours)
£24.36 per hour (for any hours over 40)
Salary £35,435.68 per annum
40 hour week + 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (8 am to 12 pm)
We are happy to look at time-served mechanics (those with lots of experience but no formal qualifications
Due to internal promotions we are looking for two experienced HGV Technicians to join our client’s team
Hours of work:
Week 1 Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Mon to Fri (with 30 mins unpaid lunch break)
Week 2 Shift: 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm Mon to Thurs and Fri 11:30 am to 8:00 pm (with 30 mins unpaid lunch break)
AND (working one in every three Saturday mornings 8:00 am- 12:00 pm at time and a half pay rate £24.36 per hour)
Additional overtime is sometimes available on top of the hours above and any hours worked before 7:00 am are at double time – £32.48 per hour.
Additional Info:
* 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays; holidays will increase by an additional day every 2 years of service, up to a maximum of 25 days
* Contributory pension scheme – effectively immediately on commencement of employment
* Death in Service pay-out: (Life Insurance) two times annual salary after 12 months probationary period
* In walking distance of local amenities and 5 minutes’ drive to shopping complex with retail outlets such as Morrison’s Supermarket, McDonalds, B&Q and TK Maxx
About the Company
The company is well established, having been in operation for over 60 years and they are specialists in commercial vehicle rental. Their Business has 6 rental depots, with fully equipped, modern maintenance workshops in the North and South of England. From these depots they operate in excess of 2000 vehicles (of which 1000 are above 3.5 tons).
The role of HGV Technician will involve being responsible for carrying out inspection and service routines and repairs and testing of vehicles in a professional and safe manner. The HGV Mechanic will be reporting to the Workshop Manager and will be able to investigate and diagnose faults, report findings and be able to carry out all repairs to the current manufacturers standards.
It would be advantageous for you to possess these skills but not essential as training will be given:
* Knowledge of cranes or hydraulics
* Experience working on tippers, tipper grabs or beaver tails
* Knowledge of latest diagnostic systems
* Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) HGV License (Car License Holders will also be considered)
More Information
- Address Barnsley, South Yorkshire
