HGV Technician

Job Tite: HGV Technician
Location: Washington
Salary: £20.35 per hour
Shift: Tuesday to Friday, 9:30pm – 7:00am
Hours: 36 hours per week
Overtime: Available at enhanced rates

About the Company:

My client is a well-established and highly respected transport business operating a large commercial vehicle fleet. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced HGV Technician to join their busy workshop in Washington.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HGV Technician seeking a permanent position with a stable employer, a consistent four-night working week and the opportunity to earn additional money through enhanced overtime rates.

About your new HGV Technician role:

As an HGV Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining the safety, reliability and roadworthiness of the company’s commercial vehicle fleet. Working as part of an experienced workshop team, you will carry out a variety of maintenance, servicing and repair duties.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on HGVs.
• Completing mechanical repairs and reactive maintenance.
• Conducting vehicle inspections and diagnosing defects.
• Using diagnostic equipment to identify faults and determine appropriate repairs.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT testing and ensuring they meet required standards.
• Identifying and rectifying running defects to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Carrying out engine, gearbox and other mechanical repairs and overhauls.
• Assisting with breakdown recovery and roadside repairs when required.
• Ensuring all maintenance and repair work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Working effectively as part of a team while managing your own workload independently.
• Following relevant health and safety procedures and workshop standards.

What We’re Looking For:

To be considered for this HGV Technician position, you should have:

• A minimum of 3–5 years’ post-qualification HGV maintenance and repair experience.
• A recognised qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. Time-served HGV Technicians will also be considered.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and practical fault-finding skills.
• Experience carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on heavy commercial vehicles.
• The ability to diagnose faults and work efficiently to resolve technical issues.
• The confidence to work independently and use your own initiative.
• A reliable, professional and hardworking approach.
• A Class 1 HGV driving licence is desirable but not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• Enhanced overtime rates, providing the opportunity to increase earnings.
• 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 job security with an established transport business.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced HGV Technician looking for your next opportunity in Washington, this could be the ideal role for you.
For more information or to discuss the position in confidence, contact Macy at Kemp Recruitment on 07833 490715.

Reference: INDCG