HGV Vehicle Technician

Overview

We are currently seeking a Level3 Vehicle Technician to join our team. The role involves maintaining and repairing AWE’s White Fleet vehicles, plant and associated assets, including an on‑call allowance and extensive training opportunities.

• Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs on vehicles and equipment
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures, safe systems of work and health and safety requirements
• Support Logistics and Facilities Managers as required
• Maintain Licence Condition
  28 by ensuring all relevant examinations, inspections, testing and maintenance activities are completed to the required standards
• Participate in the team’s on‑call rota

• A recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship and City & Guilds Level3 MVCS qualification or equivalent NVQ Level3 in Light and Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Previous experience within a vehicle or fleet workshop environment
• LGV Licence CategoryC or C+E with relevant driving experience
• Driver CPC qualification
• A willingness to learn new skills, undertake training and diversify within the role
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfort working in restrictive PPE and within hazardous environments when required
• Willingness to participate in on‑call arrangements
• Desirable PCV Licence (or the willingness to train and achieve this qualification)

Package:
Starting salary £40,000 (depending on suitability, qualifications and experience)

9‑day working fortnight – every other Friday off work

270 hours of annual leave

Market‑leading contributory pension scheme (9–13% of pensionable pay, depending on contributions)

Family‑friendly policies:
Maternity Leave – 39weeks full pay;
Paternity Leave – 4weeks full pay

Opportunities for professional career development, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body

Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services

Life Assurance: 4× annual salary

Discounts on a wide range of everyday spending

Special Leave Policy: paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring