JB433: HGV Technician
Location: Reading
Salary: Up to £48,672 per annum
Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Technician on behalf of one of our clients.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities for the HGV Technician:
- Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
- Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
- Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
- Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
- Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
- Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
- Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.
Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Technician:
- You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance.
- You will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards
- UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes
Benefits for the HGV Technician:
- Overtime opportunities paid at X 1.5 basic hourly rate
- 20 days of annual leave per year
- Four times death in service benefit
- Branded uniform and boot allowance
- Working for Motor Trader’s ‘Employer of the Year’.
- Working for an official Great Place to Work™️ and UK Best Workplace.
- Working for a Best UK Workplace for Wellbeing and Development.
- Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)
- Working with our award-winning team – we are Motor Trader’s CV Employer of the Year and won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.
- Recipients of the Silver Award under the Armed Forces Covenant
- Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)
- Working with our award-winning team – we are Motor Trader’s CV Employer of the Year and won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.
- Auto-enrolment pension.
- Self-development journal
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
- Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
- Mental Health First Aiders.
- Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual Group Awards and opportunities to attend the Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
- Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
- Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.
- Long service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years’ service.
- Charities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiatives
Location: Reading
Salary: Up to £48,672 per annum
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