HGV Technician

HGV Technician - Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £18.00 - £19.66 per hour, depending on qualifications
Hours: Monday to Friday | 7:30am - 5:00pm | 45 hours per week
Saturday: Alternate Saturdays, 7:00am - 12:00pm
Overtime: £22.50 - £24.58 per hour after 45 hours
Sunday / Bank Holiday: £27.00 - £29.49 per hour
Company Van: Exclusive use for work purposes

HGV Technician - Excellent Earning Potential & Development
We''re recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic to join an established commercial vehicle operation in Birmingham.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled technician looking for a varied role, excellent overtime earning potential and extensive opportunities for professional development.

You''ll work alongside an experienced team maintaining a fleet of HGVs and trailers, with the opportunity to develop your skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and specialist vehicle systems.

The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
·Carrying out servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on HGVs and trailers.
·Fault-finding and repairs on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
·Carrying out trailer inspections and repairs.
·Working on braking systems and completing brake testing.
·Working on specialist blower trailers and associated equipment.
·Carrying out pre-LOLER inspections where required.
·Completing welding and fabrication work where required.
·Attending off-site breakdowns.
·Completing accurate maintenance and repair records.
·Working safely and efficiently in line with company procedures.

About You
We''re looking for an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic with:
·NVQ Level 3 in HGV Motor Mechanics.
·Minimum 4 years'' HGV mechanical experience.
·Strong mechanical fault-finding ability.
·Good understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems.
·Experience working on HGVs and trailers.
·Good Health & Safety awareness.
·A reliable, professional and proactive approach.

Desirable:
·IRTEC qualification.
·HGV Licence.
·Auto Electrical experience or qualification.
·Hydraulic experience or qualification.
·Welding and fabrication experience.

What''s on Offer?
·£18.00 - £19.66 per hour, depending on qualifications.
·Overtime after 45 hours: £22.50 - £24.58 per hour.
·Alternate Saturdays, 7:00am - 12:00pm.
·Sundays and Bank Holidays: £27.00 - £29.49 per hour.
·Exclusive use of a company van for work purposes.
·20 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 25 days.
·Pension scheme.
·Free physiotherapy service.
·Employee discounts.
·Health and wellbeing support.
·Extensive training and development opportunities.

Training opportunities can include IRTEC, coded welding, counterbalance, telehandler, cherry picker, scissor lift, manual handling, working at heights, HGV driving, fabrication and hydraulics.

Apply Today
If you''re an experienced HGV Technician or HGV Mechanic looking for a varied opportunity in Birmingham, with excellent overtime rates, a company van and extensive development opportunities, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.