HGV maintenance Technician
Join Our Fleet Team as a HGV Mechanic-Fleet Technician!
Are you a skilled HGV Mechanic with a City & Guilds Level 3 in HGV Maintenance and Repair or an equivalent qualification ? We're a leading utility company committed to delivering great water for a stronger, greener, and healthier North West of England. We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation, fostering a culture where our people can grow, excel, and truly be themselves.
As a Fleet Technician or HGV Mechanic, you'll be an integral part of a dynamic team at our Blackburn Depot. This full-time, permanent role (37 hours per week) is critical in ensuring the operational efficiency of our substantial and diverse asset base, which includes a variety of HGVs, vans, and electric vehicles.
Streamlined Fleet Maintenance: Working closely with vehicle operators for seamless maintenance and repairs, enhancing overall fleet performance.
Skilfully handling the commissioning and decommissioning of vehicles to ensure fleet readiness.
Competitive Salary: £38,462 per annum.
Performance Bonus: Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme.
Overtime: Paid at 1.Annual Leave: 26 days, increasing to 30 days after four years of service, plus 8 bank holidays.
Pension Scheme: A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution (21% combined) and life cover.
Wellness & Discounts: MyGymDiscounts (up to 25% off gym memberships), Salary Finance, Wealth at Work courses, and various deals and discounts.
Employee Support: EVolve Car Scheme, Employee Assistance Plan, and Mental Health First Aiders.
Financial & Family Benefits: ShareBuy scheme and enhanced parental leave schemes.
Extensive opportunities including Class 1 HGV driving training/licensing, Ford/Mercedes/Electric vehicle diagnostics training, forklift training/licensing, IRTEC renewal/upgrades, emergency/first aid training, personal development programs (PDM), shadow-days, and facilitation of project-relevant qualifications (e.g., bachelors/masters degrees, AMP PMQ, professional membership, chartership support, leadership coaching, mentoring).
Essential Qualifications: Time-served apprentice with City & Guilds Level 3 in HGV Maintenance and Repair OR equivalent qualification, skills, knowledge, and experience.
Valid driving licence.
Ability to learn the necessary skills to obtain a Class 1 HGV driving licence.
Excellent communication skills for interacting with customers and contractors.
Welding and fabrication skills (MIG) would be advantageous.
IRTEC inspection technician qualification is advantageous.