Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Base pay range

Location:
Reading

Salary:
Up to £48,672 per annum

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Technician on behalf of one of our clients. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the HGV Technician:

• Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
• Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
• Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
• Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.

Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Technician:

• You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance.
• You will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards
• UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes

Benefits for the HGV Technician:

• Overtime opportunities paid at X 1.5 basic hourly rate
• 20 days of annual leave per year
• Branded uniform and boot allowance
• Working for Motor Trader’s ‘Employer of the Year’.
• Working for an official Great Place to Work™️ and UK Best Workplace.
• Working for a Best UK Workplace for Wellbeing and Development.
• Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)
• Working with our award-winning team – we are Motor Trader’s CV Employer of the Year and won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.
• Auto-enrolment pension.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual Group Awards and opportunities to attend the Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
• Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.
• Long service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years’ service.
• Charities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiatives

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time