HGV Technician
Shift: Monday-Friday Days -37.5 hours -£20.85 per hour – Market Leading Benefits
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £40,658 - £20.85 per hour
About your new company
We are working with one of the UK`s leading Emergency Services who are looking to recruit an experienced HGV Technician to look after their fleet of HGV`s. They offer an excellent work/life balance, market leading benefits and a great hourly rate as well as a guaranteed stream of constant work.
About your new HGV Technician role
• Undertake maintenance of the Services fleet of appliances, light vans, cars and marine craft.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs on any reported defects.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT.
The successful HGV Technician will have
• A time served and qualified engineer with relevant qualifications, minimum of level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
• Proven experience in a work environment of diagnosing and rectifying faults including those present in electrical/electronic systems fitted to modern vehicles and plant.
• Ability to undertake all types of mechanical repairs including hydraulics, diesel and petrol engines, automatic transmissions, retarders, full air braking systems, ABS and traction control systems
• Ability to fabricate basic components using a variety of materials, including metal and wood.
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Ability to work consistently and to deadlines whilst producing good quality work.
The successful HGV Technician will receive
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Generous pension scheme
Access to a range of education and development opportunities
Access to free eye tests
Flexible working policies
Flexi-time
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
High street and online discounts
Up to 52 weeks maternity leave
2 weeks paid paternity leave
Active Inclusion Networks
Employee health / wellbeing assistance programme
Free on-site parking and gym
Canteen facilities
Paid leave for public duties
Next steps
If this sounds of interest or you are looking for advise on your next HGV Technician role, please contact: Chris Grimes at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed) for further information