HGV Technician

HGV Technician - Birmingham

Location:

Birmingham

Salary: £18.00 - £19.66 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours:

Monday to Friday | 7:30am - 5:00pm | 45 hours per week

Saturday:
Alternate Saturdays, 7:00am - 12:00pm

Overtime: £22.50 - £24.58 per hour after 45 hours

Sunday / Bank Holiday: £27.00 - £29.49 per hour

Company Van:
Exclusive use for work purposes

We're recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic to join an established commercial vehicle operation in Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled technician looking for a varied role, excellent overtime earning potential and extensive opportunities for professional development.

You’ll work alongside an experienced team maintaining a fleet of HGVs and trailers, with the opportunity to develop your skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and specialist vehicle systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on HGVs and trailers.
• Fault-finding and repairs on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Carrying out trailer inspections and repairs.
• Working on braking systems and completing brake testing.
• Working on specialist blower trailers and associated equipment.
• Carrying out pre-LOLER inspections where required.
• Completing welding and fabrication work where required.
• Attending off-site breakdowns.
• Completing accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Working safely and efficiently in line with company procedures.

We're looking for an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic with:

• NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics.
• Minimum 4 years' HGV mechanical experience.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding ability.
• Good understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Experience working on HGVs and trailers.
• Good Health & Safety awareness.
• A reliable, professional and proactive approach.

• IRTEC qualification.
• HGV Licence.
• Auto Electrical experience or qualification.
• Hydraulic experience or qualification.
• Welding and fabrication experience.

• £18.00 - £19.66 per hour, depending on qualifications.
• Overtime after 45 hours: £22.50 - £24.58 per hour.
• Alternate Saturdays, 7:00am - 12:00pm.
• Sundays and Bank Holidays: £27.00 - £29.49 per hour.
• Exclusive use of a company van for work purposes.
• 20 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 25 days.
• Pension scheme.
• Free physiotherapy service.
• Employee discounts.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.

Training opportunities can include IRTEC, coded welding, counterbalance, telehandler, cherry picker, scissor lift, manual handling, working at heights, HGV driving, fabrication and hydraulics.