Vehicle Maintenance Technician
We are working with an industry leading client on the lookout for an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Technician (HGV Technician) to join one of their sites in Bury St Edmunds. This is a pivotal role that will be part of a great team, helping the business operate and deliver across the whole of the UK.
Shift Pattern:
Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 6am - 3pm
Back Shift: Monday to Friday, 2:30pm - 11:30pm
Overtime: Saturday Mornings, 6am – 12Midday
On-Call rota: 1 in 4 weeks (Additional payment for on call)
Benefits:
* £5,000 Sign-On Bonus
* A warm welcome to the team and recognition of the valuable skills you bring, paid after successful completion of 3 month settling in period.
* First-Year OTE of circa £57,871
* Combine your base salary, expected overtime, annual bonus, and sign-on bonus for a rewarding first-year package.
* Annual Bonus (£2,000)
* Recognising your ongoing personal and team contribution to their fleet safety and operation.
* Expected Overtime Earnings (£7,000)
* Regular and realistic additional overtime earnings, paid at 1.5x hourly rate, with potential to be higher than this (dependent on business need).
* Industry-Leading Training
* From industry specific licences to IRTEC, to gaining your HGV license, our client will help support you to grow.
This role will provide:
* Structured training, including in-house programmes such as LPG Basics, Wheel Security, Basic Electrics, and more.
* Specialist outsourced training such as IRTEC Inspection, ADR (Class 2 – Gases), Safe Loading Pass, and the opportunity to gain your Category (Class 1 & 2 ) C + E licence
* Ongoing opportunities to upskill in tank testing, confined space, product-specific training, and more
* Maintaining quality tools is important for safety and performance. If a tool is no longer performing as expected, worn or damaged tools can be replaced at the discretion of your manager, helping you stay efficient and safe on the job
As such we would like you to have/be:
* Essential: Qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair – or a strong, proven background in the industry, whether time-served, with relevant qualifications, or with equivalent practical experience
* Knowledge of vehicle systems, trailers, plant, and workshop equipment
* Strong diagnostic skills with a safety-first mindset
* Team player with good communication and organisation skills
* Desirable (but not essential, as we will help you obtain these): HGV C licence and ADR
Benefits:
* Competitive basic salary & allowances plus overtime rates
* Discretionary Christmas Bonus
* Private medical insurance (including discounted family cover)
* 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (Increasing with service)
* Holiday days scheme (Option to buy additional annual leave)
* Pension scheme (4.5% rising to 7.5% after 2 years)
* Life assurance (4x salary) & income protection
* Retail discounts
By applying for this position, you authorise Auctoro Recruitment to hold your personal details on file for use in finding you a suitable position. Auctoro Recruitment will never transfer your information to a third party without your prior consent