Details:
- Salary: £51,480 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: LS26 Stanley City and Borough of Wakefield
- Date: 11 hours ago
Description:
HGV Technician
Salary: Up to £51,480 per annum (including standard/alternate Saturday overtime) + Non-Contractual Profit Share
Location: Leeds
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 17:00 (Includes contracted alternate Saturday mornings)
About Us
Established in 1957, we are a leading commercial vehicle rental specialist operating over 2,000 vehicles across 5 modern, fully equipped workshops. We pride ourselves on exceptional vehicle standards and first-time-fix reliability.
The Role
Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will inspect, service, diagnose, and repair a diverse fleet of commercial vehicles (including 1,100+ heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes) to manufacturer standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out safety inspections, routine servicing, and general mechanical repairs safely and efficiently.
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Investigate, diagnose faults using modern diagnostic systems, and order parts effectively.
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Ensure all work meets strict safety and quality compliance, adopting a hands-on, right-first-time approach.
Requirements
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Qualifications: City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or time-served equivalent). IRTEC accreditation is highly desirable.
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Experience: Proven technical experience working on HGVs.
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Skills: Strong fault-finding abilities, flexibility, and a collaborative team attitude.
Desirable Qualifications
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Experience with hydraulics, cranes, tippers, tipper grabs, or beaver tails.
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Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) license (Standard car license holders considered).
Earnings Breakdown
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Basic Pay (40 hrs @ £18.00/hr): £37,440
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Standard Overtime (7.5 hrs avg @ £27.00/hr): £10,530
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Alternate Saturdays (5 hrs x 26 wks @ £27.00/hr): £3,510
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Total Average Annual Earnings: £51,480
Benefits
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Company profit share scheme (following qualifying period)
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25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
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Contributory pension scheme
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Death in Service benefit (2x annual salary)
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Free parking, onsite kitchen facilities, and an onsite gym