HGV Technician

Mller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID) is the UK's leading producer and distributor of fresh milk, cream, butter, and dairy ingredients. Operating across extensive logistics and manufacturing networks, MMID delivers over 2.6 billion litres of fresh milk annually to more than 5,500 locations across Britain.

Our strategically located depots enable efficient milk transport, ensuring freshness, speed and reliability. MMID is committed to operational excellence, sustainability and supporting British agriculture, making us a trusted partner in the dairy supply chain.

We're looking for an experienced and motivated HGV Technician to join our Transport Department at our Manchester Depot, supporting the MMID fleet.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a modern, well‑maintained fleet for a well‑established, respected logistics operation. You'll play a key role in keeping our vehicles safe, efficient and on the road, and you'll be part of a team that genuinely values what you do.

• Location:
  
  Manchester Depot (M17 1TU
  )
• Contract:
  
  Full Time, Permanent
• Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7
• Salary:
  Competitive, based on experience
• Premiums:
  • Overtime: 1.125x hourly rate
  • Saturdays: 1.125x hourly rate
  • Sundays & Bank Holidays: 1.5x hourly rate
  • Unsociable hours (6pm‑4am): 14.25% premium

Your role will focus on keeping our HGV fleet in top condition through high‑quality maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities include:

• Inspecting, maintaining and repairing HGVs
• Preparing vehicles for MOT tests and transporting them when needed
• Recording defects and keeping accurate service records
• Diagnosing faults and resolving issues efficiently
• Carrying out minor accident repairs
• Maintaining a strong safety‑first mindset in all aspects of your work

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload
• City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 / BTEC / IMI or equivalent practical experience
• Proven commercial experience working with HGVs
• Class C+E licence is desirable but not essential

• Competitive pay with enhanced overtime and weekend premiums
• 33 days holiday plus service‑related increases
• Financial support toward medical and digital tachograph cards
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 4% MMID matching
• Life assurance at 2x your annual salary
• Access to MMID's exclusive rewards platform – discounts across groceries, tech, travel, insurance & more
• Healthcare cash plan and optional dental insurance
• Free corporate uniform
• Free onsite, secure colleague car parking
• The satisfaction of playing a crucial role in a highly valued team

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, MMID UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ