Apprentice HGV Technician

• Job Category Apprenticeship, HGV Technician, Specialist Vehicles
• Employee Type Permanent
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

• Contact Name Jenny Cook
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Salary: £17,160.00 - £25,916.80 + bonus + market-leading benefits
40 Hours per week working Monday to Friday

Colchester

How does working for a business where over 80% of employees recommend it as a Great Place to Work sound? A business independently accredited as a Great Place to Work, with a high number of “boomerang” employees who choose to come back because the culture, support and opportunity are genuinely there.

An exciting opportunity has become available at NRG Riverside within our Colchester depot and we are looking for a budding Apprentice HGV Technician to join the team and help us on our journey to growth. In this role, alongside your course, you will learn the technical aspects of motor vehicle mechanics.

NRG Riverside is the UK’s largest municipal and specialist fleet hire company, providing specialist vehicles on short- and long-term hire, flexible hire solutions for operational continuity, comprehensive maintenance and support packages and large, high-quality portfolio of used vehicles for sale.

Established in 1996, we support customers to rationalise and decarbonise fleets, reduce costs and minimise Vehicle Off Road (VOR) time. Our reputation is built on operational understanding, reliability and long‑term partnerships.

• A desire to learn and progress within the HGV industry
• Presentable with a good attitude to work
• Ability to maintain a positive customer experience through good customer service when required
• Work experience from within a garage/ workshop/ vehicle depot is advantageous

• As the Apprentice HGV Technician you will attend College and other training courses to learn the technical aspects of HGVs
• Work alongside competent colleagues/ HGV Technicians to learn the practical aspects of HGV mechanics
• Working within the workshop environment, maintaining a commercial fleet of HGVs to DVSA standards, whilst observing Company and manufacturers policies
• Keep customer downtime to an absolute minimum by ensuring each job is efficiently and effectively managed and where possible achieve standard working times
• Maintain external client vehicles & trailers to the highest of standards and manufacturers guidelines and ensure customer expectations are delivered and exceeded
• Ensure all documentation is maintained accurately and up to date by using designated paperwork and IT systems
• Ensure all equipment and tools are maintained & used in a safe working condition. Liaise with the Supervisor and Service Centre Manager where necessary
• Ensure all environmental and C.O.S.H.H Health & Safety requirements are being observed in compliance with the H & S at work regulations act. Liaise with the Service Centre Manager and H & S officer where necessary
• Ensure that when dealing with the customer directly that you talk positively about the services being provided and that the customer receives a good experience

• 33 Days annual leave (inclusive of statutory).
• Bonus.
• Salary Sacrifice pension.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave & pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• OnDemand GP and face to face counselling sessions.
• Online health advice portal.
• Benefits portal including retail, leisure, and holiday discounts.
• Dedicated training and development to support your career with our business.
• Recommend a friend bonus. (Up to £2,000!)
• Death in Service (available from day one of employment).
• Free onsite parking.
• Free uniform.

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