Location: Solihull
£44,600 pa + company van
Up to £64,000 pa with regular overtime and alternative Saturdays
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm. Alternative Saturdays 7am - 12pm. Occasional Sundays and bank holidays when needed - will be paid at £27.84ph
We are looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic / Technician. This facility is one of the largest livestock bedding suppliers in the country with over 40 years of experience in producing and supplying a range of high-quality animal bedding. You will be working alongside other technicians to repair and maintain a fleet of HGVs and trailers, working out of the vehicle maintenance workshop. We are excited to announce that our new workshop facility will be constructed in 2026, featuring a professional service pit that will significantly improve our maintenance capabilities and service quality.
Duties:
* Currently our trailer inspections and repairs are conducted at ground level - this will be changed with our new upcoming workshop pit.
* Carry out PPM and/or fault finding on HGV/LGV units and trailers
* Moffat inspections and repairs
* Hydraulic works on multiple types of units / trailers
* Electrical works on multiple types of units / trailers
* Work on bespoke “blower” trailers (including blowing equipment)
* Fault-finding and brake testing/braking systems
* Pre LOLER inspections to fleet, where applicable
* Some aspects of welding and fabricating
* Attend off-site breakdowns
What are we looking for?
Essential:
* Either an NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics or 4 years experience as a minimum
* Good awareness of safe working practices / Health & Safety
Desirable:
* IRTEK qualification
* HGV licence
* Auto electrical qualification
* Hydraulic qualification or experience
What we can offer you;
* 20 days of annual leave increasing by one day per year after 2 years service to a maximum of 25 days
* Access to our people’s pension scheme
* Free physiotherapy service
* Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
* Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
* Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential