Main characteristics
- Location
- Tamworth, Staffordshire
- Company
- Wilson Recruitment Ltd
- Salary
- £17.50 - £18.50/hour
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Automotive / Aerospace
Job summary
Wilson Recruitment Ltd is a small family run recruitment agency based in Northamptonshire. We recruit temporary and permanent staff across the East Mids, West Mids and Wales for the catering and driving industries. We are currently seeking a HGV Technician to work a full time, permanent contract for our prestigious client based in Tamworth. This position is for an experienced HGV Technician responsible for maintaining commercial vehicles and trailers to MOT standard.Job details:
Based in Tamworth
Monday Friday 40hours alternate shifts
07.00am 15.30pm and 10.00am 18.30pm (inclusive of 30 minutes unpaid break)
As a HGV Technician your responsibilities may include:
Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to VOSA standard
Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside or at customers premises
Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises
Liaise with parts department to attain parts
Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to
Ensure appropriate clocking is made, all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses
The ideal candidate:
Must be a qualified or time served Truck / Lorry / HGV Mechanic
Should hold NVQ L3 or City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Service, Maintenance and Repair (desirable)
May hold HGV Class 1 licence (desirable)
Will be flexible, adaptable, hardworking and trustworthy
Shall be a team player
Could possess good IT skills and have previous working knowledge of Kerridge (desirable)
Might have experience working on trucks and trailers (desirable)
Benefits and perks:
Lucrative basic salary negotiable based on experience
Overtime
22 days annual leave plus bank / public holidays (31 in total)
Company discounts on various high street retailers
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for financial, health and legal help
5 year AND 25 year service award with benefit options
CIPD continuous professional development
Free onsite parking, free hot and cold drink facilities and uniform provided
Seasonal benefits such as chocolate at Easter, summer vouchers and vouchers at Christmas
Product release celebrations for attendance
Pension scheme, Company saving scheme, Refer and earn scheme
Social bonus
A culture of promotion from within
Market leading industry training and development opportunities
And more
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