Senior HGV Mechanic

Senior HGV Mechanic

About Us
JG Pears is a fourth-generation family business that grew from a livestock farm near Penistone into one of the largest names in the UK's animal by-products sector. The site at Low Marnham sits close to the Group's wider investment in the area, including a joint venture at neighbouring High Marnham building a hydrogen production facility as part of the UK's move to net zero.

We're looking for an experienced, fully skilled HGV Mechanic to join the team, working across a mixed fleet from leading manufacturers including Scania, Volvo and DAF, in a well-maintained, up-to-date workshop.

Salary: £24.00 per hour (Days/Afters) or £27.00 per hour (Nights), paid monthly, plus overtime at time and a quarter after contracted hours

Location:

Low Marnham, Nottingham, NG23 6SP

Working pattern:
Days/Afters or Nights (full shift details below)

Shifts Available

Days/Afters (2 roles): rotating shifts, 6:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 10:00pm, average 40-hour week, £24.00 per hour (approx. £49,920 per year based on a 40-hour week + overtime)

Nights (2 roles):
Monday to Friday, 10:00pm to 6:00am, average 40-hour week, £27.00 per hour (approx. £56,160 per year based on a 40-hour week + overtime)

Core Benefits

Retention bonus after a qualifying period
£10.00 per shift for each afters shift worked
100% MOT pass rate bonuses
28 days holiday entitlement (pro-rata)
Paid breaks
Company pension scheme (employer contribution 3% Employee contribution 5%)
Company sick pay scheme
£300 Introduce a Friend reward

About the Role
You'll get a varied workload across trucks and trailers from Scania, Volvo and DAF, working in a well-equipped workshop with room to build up your skills over time.

What You'll Be Doing

Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV trucks and trailers
Conducting thorough safety inspections and MOT preparation to ensure full DVSA compliance
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults on trucks and trailers
Completing all work efficiently and to a high standard, maintaining accurate records and documentation
Working safely and effectively within a busy workshop environment

What You'll Bring

Fully qualified HGV Technician with a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent
Proven experience maintaining and repairing HGV trucks and trailers in a commercial vehicle workshop
Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality and compliance standards
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Benefits & Perks

Life assurance
Occupational health
24/7 GP and Mental Health Support, Wellbeing and Nutrition Programmes, Second Medical Opinion, Health Resources, Emotional Wellbeing App, Smoking Cessation Support and Bereavement Counselling
JG Pears Rewards (retail, restaurant and gym discounts)

Additional Information
This is a fully skilled HGV Technician role. Applicants must be qualified and experienced in maintaining and repairing HGV trucks and trailers — candidates with only car or light vehicle experience, or without the relevant HGV qualifications, won't be suitable for this one.

Additional Information
Due to the site's location, own transport is essential.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and grow with us at JG Pears.

Due to the site's location, own transport is essential.