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Workshop HGV Technician

Job Reference: FJ-565r4

Engineering
Kettering, Northamptonshire
£22.00 per hour
Benefits: Overtime, Bonus, Other Benefits
Permanent

Workshop HGV Technician (Days)

Salary: £22.00 per hour (paid every 4 weeks) + overtime rate

Days: 4 on 4 off (Days) - 06:00-18:00 (12-hour shift with 30-minute unpaid lunch) + overtime opportunities

LOCATION

Kettering, Northamptonshire (workshop-based role)

ABOUT THE ROLE

HRGO is recruiting on behalf of our client who is an established commercial vehicle maintenance provider. We are recruiting an experienced Workshop HGV Technician to join their day shift team based in Kettering. This is a workshop-based role working across a mixed fleet of trucks, vans and trailers, carrying out servicing, maintenance, inspections and repairs-helping to keep vehicles safe, compliant and on the road.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Carry out servicing, maintenance, inspections and repairs across a mixed fleet of trucks, vans and trailers
  • Diagnose faults and rectify running defects (mechanical/electrical as required)
  • MOT preparation and presentation
  • Accurately complete job cards, service sheets and associated paperwork using online systems
  • Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and workmanship in the workshop
  • Work to company procedures and relevant health & safety standards at all times

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in HGV Mechanics / Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (essential)
  • Previous HGV Technician experience with strong fault-finding skills (essential)
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced workshop environment (essential)
  • Strong awareness of health & safety in a workshop setting (essential)
  • Good communication skills and a reliable, team-focused approach
  • Functional IT skills / confidence using online job systems (beneficial)
  • HGV Class 1 licence (preferred but not essential)
  • Minimum 2 years' post-qualified experience (preferred)

BENEFITS & PERKS

  • Overtime opportunities (paid at £5 per hour on top of basic rate)
  • Company pension
  • Wellness / health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking / free parking
  • 20 days annual leave + 1 birthday leave (following successful probation period, where applicable)

HOW TO APPLY / NEXT STEPS

Apply via HRGO and a consultant will contact suitable applicants to discuss the role, shifts and next steps. HRGO are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.

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