HGV Technician

Not Specified | Permanent, full-time
| £19.00 - £21.50 per hour
Ref: JB453 (1 week ago)
JB453: HGV Technician

Location: Heathrow

Salary: £19 - £21.50 per hour

Hours: 8pm - 6am, Monday - Friday (40 hours a week)

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 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 
  • Providing in-house training to recruits and trainees
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:
  • An extra day off for your Birthday 
  • Business close 24 December and 27 December in 2025, so you can enjoy your time off over the festive per
  • 20days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays
  • Four times death in service benefit.
  • 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.
  • Self-development journal
  • Ranked 101 in SW Business Insider’s Top 500 Companies
  • 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 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. 
  • Branded uniform
  • Charities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiatives 
Location: Heathrow

Salary: £19 - £21.50 per hour