Job Title HGV Technician Location Chesterfield, GB-BNS S43 3FG GB (Main)
Job Description
Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.
We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.
We are seeking skilled and motivated HGV Technicians to join our team of professionals dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the performance of our heavy goods vehicle fleet. As an integral part of our Chesterfield depot, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various vehicles to ensure they meet safety and performance standards.
What’s in it for you?
Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special…
1. Salary – up to £45,417 following a successful probation period.
2. Retention Bonus of £500 after 3 months and £1,500 after 1 year
3. 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
4. 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
5. Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
6. Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
7. Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
8. Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
9. A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
10. Cycle to work scheme
11. Supportive Team: Join a close-knit community where collaboration is key
Flexibility & Work life balance
We understand the delicate balance act of life. Our shift pattern of Sunday to Thursday, 07:30-16:30 (45 hours per week), flexible hours are designed to accommodate your lifestyle, ensuring work fits seamlessly into your life.
What will you do & what will you need?
As a part of your role, you will be responsible for maintaining the company's HGVs. This includes ensuring that all work is completed on time and in compliance with manufacturer guidelines. Moreover, you will be responsible for carrying out all breakdowns and reactive works to high standards and within the given timeframe. You should be able to accurately diagnose electrical and mechanical faults with the HGVs, communicate technical information to your teammates, and escalate any issues to relevant managers. You should also possess a keen eye for detail and ensure that all work is accurately documented. Additionally, you’ll demonstrate good diagnostic and fault-finding skills ensuring first-time fix.
Ideally, you’ll have previous experience in a fast-paced distribution environment. Hold an NVQ Level 3 in heavy vehicle maintenance or equivalent and desirably hold your CPC. Training and funding can however be supported to achieve your HGV Class 1 license after a successful length of service.
Who are we and where will you be
At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era.
Gist Chesterfield is the newest of our Temperature Controlled Logistics sites and opened in January 2018. The site was purpose-built to support business growth and increase the scope of current Gist operations in The North-East and Midland
Apply today and Join us on the road to success
Upon application if successful, you will be contacted by a member of the team and booked onto an initial introduction call to discuss the role at hand and next steps. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.
Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.
Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.
Recruiter Weston, Fay (Recruitment Advisor - )