Heavy Equipment Mechanic

First Military Recruitment
Reading
2 months ago
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Base pay range

Location: Reading


Salary: Up to £48,672 per annum


Overview


First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Technician on behalf of one of our clients. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.


Duties and Responsibilities for the HGV Technician:



  • Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
  • Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
  • Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
  • Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
  • Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
  • Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
  • Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.

Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Technician:



  • You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance.
  • You will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards
  • UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes

Benefits for the HGV Technician:



  • Overtime opportunities paid at X 1.5 basic hourly rate
  • 20 days of annual leave per year
  • Branded uniform and boot allowance
  • Working for Motor Trader’s ‘Employer of the Year’.
  • Working for an official Great Place to Work™️ and UK Best Workplace.
  • Working for a Best UK Workplace for Wellbeing and Development.
  • Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)
  • Working with our award-winning team – we are Motor Trader’s CV Employer of the Year and won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.
  • Auto-enrolment pension.
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
  • Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
  • Mental Health First Aiders.
  • Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual Group Awards and opportunities to attend the Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
  • Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
  • Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.
  • Long service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years’ service.
  • Charities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiatives

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time


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