Overview
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Role
Role: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic
Location: Merthyr, CF48 4DR
Hours and Salary
Hours: 45 hours per week | between 07:00 and 16:30 Monday to Friday. Flexible options available: 40-hour and 26-hour per week to fit your needs.
Salary: between £39,782.78 - £41,804.95 per annum DOE (based on 45 hpw)
Responsibilities
* Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on chassis and mounted equipment
* Service vehicles to VOSA standards and prepare them for MOT inspections
* Complete body and chassis repairs and ensure compliance with Department of Transport specifications
* Maintain accurate records and enter job details into company systems
* Liaise professionally with customers and work independently at customer sites
* Ensure all work is completed efficiently and to company standards
* Follow health and safety procedures and conduct risk assessments where required
* Undertake training to enhance technical skills and knowledge
Ideal Candidate
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance
* Proven experience in commercial vehicle repair and servicing
* Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
* Understanding of electronics, hydraulics, and wiring diagrams
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
* Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including overtime
* Experience with electric vehicles, IRTEC qualification, or HGV Class 2 licence is a bonus
Company and Diversity & Inclusion
At Dennis Eagle we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident organisation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We invite you to engage in an open conversation with us about how we can best support you and ensure that your unique skills and talents are recognised and valued.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for non-5-day weeks)
* Enhanced Pension Scheme and Death In Service: company contributes 5% of total salary into the pension and 5x basic salary for Death In Service
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour helpline for support with life’s challenges
* Health Shield Medical Cash Plan: cash back for medical expenses including prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more
* GP Anytime: online 24/7 GP services
* Training and Development: mandatory equipment training and opportunities to upskill through apprenticeships
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Care Concierge: support navigating the care system
* Occupational Health Support and Health Surveillance
* My Benefits Platform: discounts from retailers and wellness services
* Independent Free Mortgage Advice
Please don’t delay your application; this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.
Please be aware that Dennis Eagle is not a sponsoring organisation. The successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure it independently.
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