Job Description
Posted Thursday, 3 July 2025, 19:00
Package Description:
- Attractive pay rates + Increased overtime rates
- Plus great benefits such as:
Bonus scheme
Cycle to work scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus each year you will have the option to buy and sell leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Wellbeing Scheme, provided through Health Shield, giving every colleague - and their dependents - unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatment
Employee Support to include Life Assurance and critical illness pay
24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme and Financial Wellbeing Support - access to affordable loans, savings accounts, advanced earned pay, and financial education via salary finance
Online savings- major retailers, utilities, entertainment plus many more!
About our opportunity
We are seeking a skilled HGV Fitter / Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintaining and repairing heavy goods vehicles, ensuring they are safe, reliable, and fully compliant with legal standards. You will be working in a dynamic environment with ongoing opportunities for training and development to reach your full potential.
What you will be doing
Conduct morning on-site vehicle clinics to identify and address vehicle issues
Perform general servicing and repairs of HGVs
Welding tasks, including repairs to skips and RO/RO containers
Attend non R&M breakdowns within a 40-mile radius and complete necessary repairs
Diagnose and correct vehicle defects
Assist in minor MOT preparation and presentation of vehicles
Accurately complete all necessary paperwork for work carried out
Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations and ensure safe working practices are followed
Work effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate flexibility when needed
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Key Deliverables
High-quality maintenance and repair work on HGVs
Efficient resolution of breakdowns within the designated area
Compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations
Accurate and timely completion of paperwork
About you
Must be a fully qualified HGV Technician (City & Guilds / NVQ Level Three or equivalent)
Full driving licence is required; holding a Class 1 or 2 commercial licence would be an advantage
Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance and repair
Proficiency in welding and MOT preparation
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Who we are:
'Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don't need to be extracted from the planet.'
At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth's atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.
We couldn't do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.
We're proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it's about so much more than a badge. It's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:
'The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.'
'I'm encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.'
'I've been supported every step of the way in my career progression.'
EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.'
Recruitment Agencies
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.
Job Details
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