Hgv Technicians

HGV TECHNICIAN – DAYS / NIGHTS

Commercial Vehicles – Confidential Employer

Essex

Permanent Positions

£24ph – £30ph

Basic Salary up to £62,400 + Overtime

Overtime available

OTE £65k+

Two different shift patterns available depending on your preference.

NIGHT SHIFT

£30.00 per hour

£62.5k basic salary before overtime

Tuesday to Friday

20:00 – 06:30

4-day working week

40 hours per week

Overtime paid at time and a half

ROTATING SHIFT

Up to £24.00 per hour depending on experience

Up to £56k basic salary before overtime

45 hours per week

Monday to Friday

06:00 – 15:30 / 12:30 – 22:00 rotating shifts

Saturdays as required

JOB DESCRIPTION

An excellent opportunity has become available for experienced HGV Technicians to join a busy and successful commercial vehicle dealership in West Thurrock.

Due to continued growth and increasing customer demand, the business is recruiting technicians across both its rotating day/evening shift and newly introduced fixed night shift.

You will be working within a modern commercial vehicle workshop carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on heavy commercial vehicles.

Your responsibilities will include:

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Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs

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Completing scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance

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Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults using modern diagnostic equipment

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Identifying and repairing defective or worn components

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Ensuring vehicles are maintained to DVSA and manufacturer standards

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Completing all relevant job cards and maintenance documentation

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Working efficiently to maximise vehicle availability and workshop productivity

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Maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety and housekeeping

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To be considered for either position, you should have:

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NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

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Proven experience working as an HGV Technician, Truck Technician or HGV Mechanic

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Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

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Experience working within a commercial vehicle workshop

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A good understanding of modern HGV systems and maintenance standards

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A full UK driving licence

Main dealer experience would be advantageous and may attract the higher rate of pay, although experienced HGV Technicians from independent or fleet workshop backgrounds will also be considered.

BENEFITS

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Basic salary of up to £62,400 depending on shift

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Overtime opportunities

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Individual training and development programme

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Training on electric and next-generation commercial vehicles

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Opportunity to gain a Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence

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25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service

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Company pension with employer contribution

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Healthcare cashback scheme

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Retail, cinema and leisure discounts

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Free uniform and safety footwear

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Discounted vehicle leasing and contract hire scheme

CD AUTO ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT LTD

We are a specialist engineering and technical recruitment agency working within the HGV, PSV, bus, coach and commercial vehicle industries.

We work with national fleet operators, commercial vehicle dealerships, workshops, councils, rental companies and specialist engineering businesses throughout the UK.

We recruit for HGV Technicians, PSV Technicians, Workshop Supervisors, Workshop Controllers, Engineering Managers, Fleet Managers and other commercial vehicle industry positions.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you have the relevant experience and would like to be considered for either shift, please contact Calvyn Desir or submit your CV by applying now.

Please indicate whether you are interested in the Night Shift, Rotating Shift or would consider either option.

All applications will be handled confidentially. Further information regarding the employer will be provided to suitable applicants following an initial discussion.

I will endeavour to contact all applicants. However, if you have not heard from me within two weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion