At WM Armstrong, we pride ourselves on our safe working environment, our excellent culture of teamwork, and our strong family values.
We are currently looking for a HGV Technician to join our Armstrong Vehicle Centre team at our Longtown depot, previously known as Cumbria Trucks Centre.
In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out mechanical and electrical repairs, servicing, and maintaining modern and varied vehicles, including cars, vans, commercial vehicles such as HGVs/LGVs, and trailers.
The working hours are primarily 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a mix of day and backshift hours, Saturday mornings on a rota, and an out-of-hours On Call requirement.
Benefits Include
* A basic salary of over £43k, with potential earnings exceeding £50k.
* Overtime paid at 1.5x or 2x the basic rate outside contractual hours.
* On call allowance of £100 per week, with minimum call out and hours paid.
* Life insurance.
* Medicash benefit scheme.
* Training and development support.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality service to our customers.
* Maintain a wide range of vehicles.
* Carry out servicing, mechanical and electrical repairs, and preventative maintenance.
* Perform diagnostics and ensure repairs comply with company and legislative standards.
* Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external customers daily.
* Stay updated with the latest vehicle technology, DVSA inspection standards, MOT legislation, and working practices.
Requirements
* Relevant certifications or qualifications in mechanical engineering are advantageous but not essential.
* Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Strong problem-solving abilities.
* UK driving license is essential.
* Class 1 or Class 2 license is preferable.
We invite applications from individuals working towards full qualifications. We can support your training and offer competitive pay during this period, transitioning to full rates upon qualification.
If this opportunity interests you, we would love to hear from you! Please click the Apply Button.
If you do not receive a response within four weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close vacancies once sufficient applications are received, so early application is advised.
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