HGV Technician

HGV Technician

We are searching for Motivated, Reliable and Hard-Working HGV Technicians of all levels who will be based at our client’s depot in Preston. Please see below for rates of pay and available shift patterns:

HGV Technicians – Days/Afters

HOURS OF WORK:

Week 1: 06:00 – 14:30 Monday to Friday

Week 2: 14:00 - 22:30 Monday to Friday

08:00 – 12:00 Saturdays: work two, take one off, work two take one off etc.

PLUS Approx. 5-10 hours of overtime available each week

c£18.95 per hour (Dependent on experience level)

Overtime available at c£28.43 per hour

Nightshift HGV Technicians

HOURS OF WORK:

22:30 – 07:00 Monday to Friday

or

Week 1: 20:00 – 06:30 Monday to Thursday

Week 2: 20:00 – 06:30 Tuesday to Friday

PLUS Approx. 5 hours of overtime available each week

c£23.16 per hour (Dependent on experience level)

You must only apply if you have relevant Engineering Qualifications such as NVQ/City and Guilds Level 2 or above in HGV Mechanics, IRTEC or Mechanical Engineering (Military equivalent is also acceptable).

Our client is a franchised Scania dealership which has 5 depots throughout the North West of England all operating 24 hours, Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. Their modern facilities include leading-edge vehicle technology and diagnostic equipment, an extensive selection of trucks, coaches, buses and trailer units to work on and a structured personal training and development program, tailored to each individual.

The company offers excellent working conditions and individual development programs. They value every one of their employees and aim to retain, develop and promote their employees from within.

The role of HGV Technician will involve:

• Being responsible for carrying out diagnostics, inspections, service routines, repairs and testing of vehicles in a professional and safe manner, with the most effective use of your time.
• Report findings and carrying out all repairs to the current manufacturer’s standards.
• Reporting to the shift supervisor.
• Investigating and diagnosing faults.
• Observe Health and Safety rules.
• Liaising with the parts department effectively.

Company Benefits:

• Increased holiday days with length of service.
• Life insurance (2 x annual salary).
• Contributory Pension.
• Childcare vouchers.

Scania Reward System Offerings:

• Gym Membership.
• Retail discounts for a variety of stores.
• Cashback for online purchases.
• Cinema tickets and other forms of entertainment.
• Discount codes for food outlets such as Bella Italia.
• (AND MORE!)

Our client prides itself on achieving high standards of workmanship, customer satisfaction and health and safety. They are looking for a team player to fill this role who will be flexible and can work to tight deadlines. You must be able to adopt a hands-on approach to all aspects of the role to ensure continued high levels of work are carried out right, the first time and have a stable career background.