HGV Technician

HGV TECHNICIAN

If you are looking to work with the UK's largest Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership, who has been announced as a Great Place to Work for three years running, look no further!
£40,560
40 hours per week Alternate weeks:
Mon-Fri 6am-2pm/Mon – Fri 2pm-10pm alternate weeks. Additional overtime opportunities available and call out/stand by to site.

As a HGV (Truck) Technician your role is to keep our customers’ vehicles on the road through safe, compliant and high‑quality maintenance.

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
Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.

Skills & Behaviours Required for this Role:

Qualification - You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance. What’s more, you will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards and have a current, full UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes.

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. As long as you are experienced for the role, and hold the relevant and required qualifications, we encourage you to apply

Benefits for you

Overtime opportunities paid at X 1.5 basic hourly rate
Saturdays paid at overtime.
20 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays plus an extra day off for your Birthday
Four times death in service benefit
Branded uniform and boot allowance
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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.
Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.
and annual leave increase after 5 years’ service.

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds